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

  • (..) - Fine? Just fine? He was very polite, and courteous, very formal and clean. Clean? I mean, he was you know, smart. And intense, kind of intimidating. - I can understand the fascination. - Uh huh! - Why are you looking at me like that? - Like what? Okay. (..)
    2015 Fifty Shades of Grey
  • (..) not my boyfriend. - And the guy at the store? - Paul? No. Thank you. - You seem nervous. - I find you intimidating. You should. - Eat. - Not to mention high-handed. I'm used to getting my own way. Then you must get very boring. (..)
    2015 Fifty Shades of Grey
  • (..) we can go all night." - I like it. - I don't. Teams are traditionally named after fierce creatures, thus intimidating one's opponent. - Then we could be the Bengal tigers. - Poor choice. Gram for gram, no animal exceeds the relative fighting strength (..)
    2008 TvShow: The Big Bang Theory Title: The Bat Jar Conjecture Season: 1 Episode 13