Intimidate: meaning, definitions and examples
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intimidate
[ ษชnหtษชmษชหdeษชt ]
in a social setting
To frighten or threaten someone, often in order to make them do what you want or to make them feel less confident.
Synonyms
bully, coerce, daunt, threaten
Examples of usage
- He has always used his size to intimidate people.
- Don't let them intimidate you into silence.
- She refused to be intimidated by their threats.
Translations
Translations of the word "intimidate" in other languages:
๐ต๐น intimidar
๐ฎ๐ณ เคงเคฎเคเคพเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช einschรผchtern
๐ฎ๐ฉ mengintimidasi
๐บ๐ฆ ะทะฐะปัะบัะฒะฐัะธ
๐ต๐ฑ zastraszaฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ๅจๅใใ
๐ซ๐ท intimider
๐ช๐ธ intimidar
๐น๐ท korkutmak
๐ฐ๐ท ์ํํ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชุฑููุจ
๐จ๐ฟ zastraลกovat
๐ธ๐ฐ zastraลกovaลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ๅจๅ
๐ธ๐ฎ ustrahovati
๐ฎ๐ธ hrรฆรฐa
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะพัาััั
๐ฌ๐ช แจแแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ qorxutmaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ intimidar
Etymology
The word 'intimidate' comes from the Latin word 'intimidare', which means 'to make timid'. It has been used in English since the late 17th century. The concept of intimidation has been prevalent throughout history, often used as a tactic to control or manipulate others through fear. In modern times, the word is commonly used in various contexts, from social interactions to professional environments.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #17,700, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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