verb
definition
To make timid or afraid; to cause to feel fear or nervousness; to deter, especially by threats of violence
example
He's trying to intimidate you. If you ignore him, hopefully he'll stop.
synonyms
Examples of intimidate in a Sentence
He wasn't the first to use that tactic to intimidate her.
These dedicated individuals are comprised of males and females with a goal of making the Trojan fans as loud as possible to intimidate their opponents and create an atmosphere of support for Trojan Warriors.
However, this should not intimidate beginners.
Usually the color matches the rest of the team, but it doesn't necessarily have to; some goalies like to have their own particular colorful design on their jersey, often to intimidate the other team.
Because gypsies who worked as fortune-tellers for non-gypsies played up their "exotic" dress to impress and intimidate customers, it is assumed that this is how they dressed at all times, when that was not actually the case.
Limewire has filed a countersuit against the record labels, alleging that the labels resorted to illegal business practices to intimidate potential Limewire customers.
The abuser uses physical force or threats to intimidate the victim.
Jennifer Radisson continued to intimidate.
If you are a novice cake decorator, don't let this list intimidate you.
Generally speaking, crowds want their voices to be heard; they want to be led in chants that will help intimidate and distract the opposing team.
Sarena spent the morning trying to get my to practice my Scary face so that we might intimidate any potential muggers.
The actor filmed his last episode on September 23, 2009 in what Braeden described as a rushed and deliberate attempt to intimidate with the finality of the actor's exit.
While nothing makes quite the same statement as a full body tattoo, the look itself can intimidate many people and make it hard to compete in the corporate job market.
Don't let her father intimidate you with his 26-inch pythons!
Was it not worn by indians when they went to war to intimidate their enemies or something?
The purpose of an invitation is not to create more work for the host or to intimidate the guests, but to bring them together for a celebration.
Police in Stolac and in Gacko proved unwilling or unable to contain the numerous instances of arson designed to intimidate returnees.
They were allpowerful in the Jacobin Club (see Jacobins), where Brissot's influence had not yet been ousted by Robespierre, and they did not hesitate to use this advantage to stir up popular passion and intimidate those who sought to stay the progress of the Revolution.
Their goal is to frighten the public and intimidate regulators into further tightening the already stultifying regulation of biotechnology.
Don't let the official sounding name of Claflin Medical Equipment intimidate you, as they offer Eschenbach Clip-on Magnifiers.
Because this movie focuses on a darker, scarier Batman, the Batman Begins video game uses a fear tactic system to intimidate your foes before you pounce.
Occasionally, of course, you'll see a player who can't stop shooting his mouth off, talking smack and trying to intimidate.
Since the queen is very powerful, novices usually bring out the queen quickly, hoping to intimidate.
Don't let the vast array of features and complex name intimidate you, this watch is one for the ages.
Once you've found all the information you need, shop with confidence and don't let any salesperson or seller intimidate you.
Cynthia was appalled that Fitzgerald would go to such extremes to intimidate Lydia if everything the woman said was true.
They also continued their attempts to physically intimidate the United side with their play.
The responsibility certainly rests with the government of Charles which apparently intended to intimidate the Gustavians by the removal of one of their principal leaders.
After Luther had begun his journey, this edict was posted up along his route in order to intimidate him; other means were taken to make him turn aside from Worms; but he was resolved to go there and nothing daunted him.
She refused to back down, unwilling to let his attempt to intimidate her work.