Associations to the word «Intimidate»

Wiktionary

INTIMIDATE, verb. (transitive) To make timid or fearful; to inspire or affect with fear; to deter, as by threats; to dishearten; to abash.
INTIMIDATE, verb. (transitive) To impress, amaze, excite or induce extraordinary affection in others toward oneself.

Dictionary definition

INTIMIDATE, verb. Make timid or fearful; "Her boss intimidates her".
INTIMIDATE, verb. To compel or deter by or as if by threats.

Wise words

We should have a great fewer disputes in the world if words were taken for what they are, the signs of our ideas only, and not for things themselves.
John Locke