intimidate
verb
in·tim·i·date
in-ˈti-mə-ˌdāt 
intimidated; intimidating
: to make timid or fearful : frighten
especially
: to compel or deter by or as if by threats
tried to intimidate a witness
Examples of intimidate in a Sentence
He tries to intimidate his opponents.
You shouldn't allow his reputation to intimidate you.
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Richard Obert, AZCentral.com, 26 Oct. 2025
The Jays’ bullpen allowed only two runs in five innings in Game 1, but is hardly intimidating.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Advertisement Newsom also suggested the presence of federal agents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) might intimidate voters.
—Richard Hall, Time, 25 Oct. 2025
While potentially an intimidating shoe to some consumers, Hosk demonstrated how the statement boots can be styled.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2025
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“Intimidate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intimidate. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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intimidate
verb
in·tim·i·date
in-ˈtim-ə-ˌdāt
intimidated; intimidating
: to make timid or fearful by or as if by threats
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intimidate
transitive verb
in·tim·i·date
in-ˈti-mə-ˌdāt
intimidated; intimidating
1
: to make timid or fearful
especially
: to compel or deter by or as if by threats see also coercion
2
: to engage in the crime of intimidating (as a witness, juror, public officer in the performance of his or her duty, or victim of a robbery or other crime)
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