intimidate

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ɪnˈtɪmɪdeɪt/

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Verb

Plain form intimidate

Third-person singular intimidates

Past tense intimidated

Past participle intimidated

Present participle intimidating

1. (transitive) To make fearful; to inspire or affect with fear; to stop or block others by threats

   He's trying to intimidate you. If you ignore him, hopefully he'll stop.