INTIMIDATE

Meanings

• verb

  To make (someone) fearful or intimidated.

  - "He intimidated the witness with threats."
  - "The bully intimidated the new student."

• verb

  To make (a place or situation) intimidating.

  - "The dark alley intimidated her."
  - "The high cliffs intimidated the hikers."

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Synonyms

abash

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with INTIMIDATE
intimate , can't relate , create , mate , fate

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Variants

List of all variants of intimidate that leads to same result
intimidate , intimidated , intimidates , intimidating , intimidatingly , intimidation , intimidations , intimidator , intimidators

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Forms

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intimidated (past tense), intimidating (present participle), intimidator (noun), intimidatingly (adverb)

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Etymology

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From Old French intimer, meaning 'to make known, announce', from intimus 'innermost, inner' + temere 'to risk, endanger'.

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Trivia

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1. Intimidate is a verb that comes from the Latin word 'intimus', which means 'innermost' or 'inner'.

2. Intimidation tactics have been used throughout history to gain power and control, from ancient Rome to modern-day politics.

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Related Concepts

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1. bullying: Intimidation is a form of bullying that involves making someone feel scared or threatened.

2. harassment: Intimidation is a form of harassment that involves making someone feel uncomfortable or threatened, often with the intent to intimidate or coerce.

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Culture

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Intimidate has been used extensively in literature and art to depict power dynamics, fear, and control. In films and television shows, intimidation is often used as a plot device to create tension and suspense.

How to Memorize "intimidate"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a situation where someone is trying to intimidate you. Imagine how they look, what they say, and how you react.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'intimidate' with words like 'scare', 'threaten', and 'bully'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Intimidate Is Making Someone Intensely Afraid To Ensure Total Submission' to remember the meaning of the word.

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