Word Type

Verb

The word "intimidate" can be used as a verb.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

unintimidate

Distinct From

cheer console

Entails

warn

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

affright deter discourage fright frighten scare threaten

Narrower Terms (Hyponyms)

outpsych psyche

Manner Of

discourage frighten

Related Terms

abash intimidatingly intimidation intimidator intimidatory pick on ride roughshod over timid

Related Terms

afraid deter intimidatingly intimidation intimidator intimidatory threat timid violence

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