CEFR B2

intimidate

verb

Meaning

To frighten or overawe someone, especially in order to make them do what one wants.

Examples

The aggressive dog tried to intimidate the mail carrier.
She was intimidated by the large crowd and decided not to speak.

Synonyms: scare, frighten, daunt, overawe

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intimidate (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈtɪmɪdeɪt/

Definition

To frighten or overawe someone, especially in order to make them do what one wants.

Examples

The aggressive dog tried to intimidate the mail carrier.
She was intimidated by the large crowd and decided not to speak.
His stern expression was meant to intimidate his opponents.

How to Use intimidate

intimidate into (prepositional phrase): To make someone do something by frightening them. — "They tried to intimidate him into confessing."
intimidate by (prepositional phrase): To be made fearful or overawed by something or someone. — "She was intimidated by the complexity of the task."

Synonyms of intimidate

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Antonyms of intimidate

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