intimidate

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Etymology

From (deprecated template usage) [etyl] Lua error in Module:parameters at line 229: Parameter 1 should be a valid language code; the value "ML." is not valid. See WT:LOL. intimidatus, past participle of intimidare (to make afraid), from (deprecated template usage) [etyl] Latin in (in) + timidus (afraid, timid); see timid.

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  1. (transitive) To make timid or afraid; to cause to feel fear or nervousness; to deter, especially by threats of violence
    He's trying to intimidate you. If you ignore him, hopefully he'll stop.
    Synonym: abash

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