Intimidate Definition
ĭn-tĭmĭ-dāt
intimidated, intimidates, intimidating
verb
intimidated, intimidates, intimidating
To make timid; make afraid; daunt; cow.
Webster's New World
To force or deter with threats or violence.
Webster's New World
To impress, amaze, excite or induce extraordinary affection in others toward oneself.
Wiktionary
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Origin of Intimidate
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From Medieval Latin intimidatus, past participle of intimidare (“to make afraid”), from Latin in (“in”) + timidus (“afraid, timid”); see timid.
From Wiktionary
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Medieval Latin intimidāre intimidāt- Latin in- causative pref. in–2 Latin timidus timid timid
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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