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verb (used with object), in·tim·i·dat·ed, in·tim·i·dat·ing.
1.
to make timid; fill with fear.
2.
to overawe or cow, as through the force of personality or by superior display of wealth, talent, etc.
3.
to force into or deter from some action by inducing fear: to intimidate a voter into staying away from the polls.
Origin:
1640–50; < Medieval Latin intimidātus, past participle of intimidāre to make afraid, equivalent to Latin in- in-2 + timid(us) timid, afraid + -ātus -ate1
1640–50; < Medieval Latin intimidātus, past participle of intimidāre to make afraid, equivalent to Latin in- in-2 + timid(us) timid, afraid + -ātus -ate1
Related forms
in·tim·i·da·tion, noun
in·tim·i·da·tor, noun
un·in·tim·i·dat·ed, adjective
un·in·tim·i·dat·ing, adjective
Antonyms
1. calm. 3. encourage.
1. calm. 3. encourage.
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Intimidating
is always a great word to know.
So is ninnyhammer. Does it mean:
| a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |
| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
Example Sentences
- In the evening the atmosphere is intimidating and threatening.
- To be sure, such a calling is both empowering and intimidating.
- But going after that better life was an intimidating thought.
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