intimidates (Meaning)
intimidates
to make timid or fearful by or as if by threats, to compel or deter by or as if by threats, to engage in the crime of intimidating (as a witness, juror, public officer in the performance of his or her duty, or victim of a robbery or other crime), to compel or deter by or as if by threats see also coercion, to make timid or fearful
Synonyms & Antonyms of intimidates
Synonyms:
- alarms
- bludgeons
- presses
- ballyrags
- perturbs
- demoralizes
- unnerves
- forces
- trash-talks
- menaces
- affrights
- compels
- upsets
- constrains
- alarums
- pushes around
- disturbs
- disquiets
- badgers
- hounds
- obliges
- dragoons
- disconcerts
- unmans
- blackjacks
- makes
- spooks
- distresses
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
intimidates Sentence Examples
- The thunderous roar of the lion intimidates its prey, causing them to instinctively flee.
- The imposing figure of the bouncer intimidates patrons, ensuring orderly conduct at the nightclub.
- The professor's piercing gaze and sharp intellect intimidate his students, motivating them to excel.
- The towering skyscraper intimidates onlookers, reaching heights that seem to defy gravity.
- The venomous fangs of the snake intimidate potential predators, warning them of its deadly potential.
- The intimidating presence of the military general instils both awe and fear in his subordinates.
- The aggressive tone of his voice intimidates his opponent, making them hesitant to engage in conflict.
- The reputation of the mob intimidates civilians, preventing them from openly defying their criminal activities.
- The menacing growls of the guard dog intimidate visitors, warning them to stay away from the property.
- The sheer magnitude of the problem intimidates even the most experienced professionals, making it seem overwhelming.
FAQs About the word intimidates
to make timid or fearful by or as if by threats, to compel or deter by or as if by threats, to engage in the crime of intimidating (as a witness, juror, public
scares, startles, coerces, strong-arms,frightens, bullies, browbeats, threatens, picks on, harasses
comforts, soothes, consoles,reassures, cheers, encourages, persuades, steels, heartens,convinces
The thunderous roar of the lion intimidates its prey, causing them to instinctively flee.
The imposing figure of the bouncer intimidates patrons, ensuring orderly conduct at the nightclub.
The professor's piercing gaze and sharp intellect intimidate his students, motivating them to excel.
The towering skyscraper intimidates onlookers, reaching heights that seem to defy gravity.
