English dictionary

intimidate

/I/n't/I/m/I/,d/eI/t/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

verb

make timid or fearful

verb.emotion

Examples
Her boss intimidates her.

Source: WordNet 3.0
to compel or deter by or as if by threats

verb.emotion

Synonyms restrain

Source: WordNet 3.0
To make timid or fearful; to inspire of affect with fear; to deter, as by threats; to dishearten; to abash.

verb

Source: webster1913