CEFR C1 · Verbs

intimidate

/ɪnˈtɪmɪdeɪt/ 📚 Module 8: Equality - Optional (p.341-342)

Synonyms & Antonyms

To frighten or overawe someone, especially in order to make them do what one wants. It often involves making someone feel less confident or afraid.

Synonyms

frighten threaten bully scare overawe

Antonyms

encourage reassure comfort embolden inspire

Translations

intimidate in your language

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عربي

إخافة شخص أو ترهيبه لجعله يفعل ما يريده المرء.

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اردو

کسی کو ڈرانا یا خوفزدہ کرنا تاکہ وہ آپ کی بات مانے۔

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हिंदी

किसी को डराना या धमकाना ताकि वे आपकी बात मानें।

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中文

恐吓是指吓唬或威慑某人，特别是为了让他们做自己想做的事。

Easy Explanation

To intimidate someone means to make them feel scared or nervous. You might do this to make them do what you want. It makes them lose confidence.

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Memory TipThink of 'intimidate' as making someone feel 'timid' or scared.

Contextual Examples

The older students tried to intimidate (frighten) the new kids on the playground.

He used his size to intimidate (scare) his opponents during the debate.

Don't let their loud voices intimidate (make you afraid) you; stand up for yourself.

Pronunciation & Context