intimidate
//ɪnˈtɪmɪdeɪt//
Verb
intimidateInfinitive
intimidatePresent tense
intimidatedPast tense
intimidatedPast participle
intimidatingPresent participle
intimidatesThird-person singular
1
To frighten or threaten someone, often to make them do what you want.
The bully tried to intimidate the younger students into giving him their lunch money.
2
To make someone feel nervous or inadequate, especially because of their superior qualities or abilities.
Her intelligence and confidence intimidated the other students.