intimidate

//ɪnˈtɪmɪdeɪt//
B2Frequency Level 10Neutral
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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.