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- [in-tim-i-deyt]
- /ɪnˈtɪm ɪˌdeɪt/
- /ɪnˈtɪm.ɪ.deɪ.tɪd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-tim-i-deyt]
- /ɪnˈtɪm ɪˌdeɪt/
Definitions of intimidated word
- verb with object intimidated to make timid; fill with fear. 1
- verb with object intimidated to overawe or cow, as through the force of personality or by superior display of wealth, talent, etc. 1
- verb with object intimidated to force into or deter from some action by inducing fear: to intimidate a voter into staying away from the polls. 1
- noun intimidated Frighten or overawe (someone), esp. in order to make them do what one wants. 1
- adjective intimidated Someone who feels intimidated feels frightened and lacks confidence because of the people they are with or the situation they are in. 0
- adjective intimidated prevented or discouraged from acting because of fear 0
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Origin of intimidated
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 Intimidated
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
intimidated 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.
intimidated usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for intimidated
adj intimidated
- terrified — to fill with terror or alarm; make greatly afraid.
- afraid — If you are afraid of someone or afraid to do something, you are frightened because you think that something very unpleasant is going to happen to you.
- daunted — intimidated
- browbeaten — intimidated
- cowed — intimidated; frightened
adjective intimidated
- scared — to fill, especially suddenly, with fear or terror; frighten; alarm.
- frightened — thrown into a fright; afraid; scared; terrified: a frightened child cowering in the corner.
- overwhelmed — to overcome completely in mind or feeling: overwhelmed by remorse.
- unsettled — not settled; not fixed or stable; without established order; unorganized; disorganized: an unsettled social order; still unsettled in their new home.
- apprehensive — Someone who is apprehensive is afraid that something bad may happen.
Antonyms for intimidated
adjective intimidated
- relaxed — being free of or relieved from tension or anxiety: in a relaxed mood.
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