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

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Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.