intimidate

Definition

  • verb: to make (someone) afraid
  • verb: to make timid or fearful
  • often used as '(be) intimidated'
  • synonyms: frighten, abash, admonish

Examples

  • I feel less 'intimidated' now than I did when I started the job.

  • You shouldn't allow his reputation to 'intimidate' you.

  • Many people 'are intimidated' by new technology.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Why did you come back? I didn't. I'm here because of her situation. Her situation's fine. - You have two choices... - Don't try to intimidate me. What intimidation? Either you clear up the situation... - No, I know what to do. - Didn't you hit her? Didn't she fall? (..)
    2011 A Separation