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Intimidate Meaning in English

word

/ˌɪnˈtɪmɪˌdeɪt/
in-TIM-i-dayt
/ɪntˈɪmɪdˌeɪt/
in-TIM-i-dayt

परिभाषा

To frighten or threaten someone, often to make them do what you want.

उपयोग और बारीकियां

Usually formal or neutral; often used in legal or serious contexts (e.g. 'intimidate a witness'). Common collocations: 'feel intimidated', 'try to intimidate', 'intimidated by'. Can describe people or situations.

उदाहरण वाक्य

The big dog tried to intimidate the little cat.

basic

Sometimes bullies intimidate other students at school.

basic

He tried to intimidate me, but I wasn’t scared.

basic

Her confident tone can intimidate people who are shy.

natural

Don’t let their questions intimidate you during the interview.

natural

The boss tried to intimidate us into working overtime, but we refused.

natural