Intimidate – Persuade or Dissuade by Frightening

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Pronounced as In + Tim (emphasized) + a + Date {Listen to it here}

It comes from Latin Intimidare meaning to put in fear. It is based on the Latin root Timidus meaning fearful.

Situational Uses / Sentences:

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• The bullies intimidated the timid kid into giving up his lunch money.

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