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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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Intimidatory
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Word Origin & History
intimidate
1640s, from M.L. intimidatus, pp. of intimidare "to frighten, intimidate," from L. in- "in" + timidus "fearful" (see timid).
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