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- [in-tim-i-deyt]
- /ɪnˈtɪm ɪˌdeɪt/
- /ɪnˈtɪm.ɪ.deɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-tim-i-deyt]
- /ɪnˈtɪm ɪˌdeɪt/
Definitions of intimidate word
- verb with object intimidate to make timid; fill with fear. 1
- verb with object intimidate to overawe or cow, as through the force of personality or by superior display of wealth, talent, etc. 1
- verb with object intimidate to force into or deter from some action by inducing fear: to intimidate a voter into staying away from the polls. 1
- noun intimidate Frighten or overawe (someone), esp. in order to make them do what one wants. 1
- transitive verb intimidate bully, coerce sb 1
- verbal expression intimidate coerce, frighten sb into sth 1
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Origin of intimidate
First appearance:
before 1640 One of the 44% oldest English words
1640-50; < Medieval Latin intimidātus, past participle of intimidāre to make afraid, equivalent to Latin in- in-2 + timid(us) timid, afraid + -ātus -ate1
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Parts of speech for Intimidate
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
intimidate popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
intimidate usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for intimidate
verb intimidate
- dismay — to break down the courage of completely, as by sudden danger or trouble; dishearten thoroughly; daunt: The surprise attack dismayed the enemy.
- dishearten — to depress the hope, courage, or spirits of; discourage.
- constrain — To constrain someone or something means to limit their development or force them to behave in a particular way.
- bully — A bully is someone who uses their strength or power to hurt or frighten other people.
- subdue — to conquer and bring into subjection: Rome subdued Gaul.
Antonyms for intimidate
verb intimidate
- hearten — to give courage or confidence to; cheer.
- release — to lease again.
- incite — to stir, encourage, or urge on; stimulate or prompt to action: to incite a crowd to riot.
- calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
- reassure — to restore to assurance or confidence: His praise reassured me.
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