intimidate
/ɪnˈtɪmɪdeɪt/verb
To make timid or afraid; to cause to feel fear or nervousness; to deter, especially by threats of violence.
Example sentence
- “He's trying to intimidate you. If you ignore him, hopefully he'll stop.”
Featured as word of the day on January 20, 2028.
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