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intimidate, v.|ɪnˈtɪmɪdeɪt|
[f. med.L. intimidāt-, ppl. stem of intimidāre, f. in- (in-2) + timid-us timid: see -ate3, and cf. F. intimider (16th c. in Godef. Compl.).]
trans. To render timid, inspire with fear; to overawe, cow; in modern use esp. to force to or deter from some action by threats or violence.
1646H. Lawrence Comm. Angells 121 Nothing intimidates more than ignorance. a1714Burnet Hist. Ref. an. 1553 (R.) When a government is firm, and factions are weak, the making some public examples may intimidate a faction otherwise disheartened. 1759Robertson Hist. Scot. v. Wks. 1813 I. 377 She hoped that such a discovery of her sentiments would intimidate Mary. 1769Junius Lett. xv. 62 Unless you can find means to corrupt or intimidate the jury. 1844H. H. Wilson Brit. India III. 431 Advantage was taken of the presence of the regular troops..to intimidate the Grasia chiefs into acquiescence. 1878Jevons Prim. Pol. Econ. viii. §52. 68 To allow one holder of goods to intimidate and prevent other holders from selling to the public.
Hence inˈtimidated, inˈtimidating ppl. adjs.
1727Bailey vol. II, Intimidated, put into Fear, disheartened. 1795–1814Wordsw. Excursion vii. 837 (ed. 1), Why do ye quake, intimidated Thrones? a1812A. M. Lean Comm. Hebr. (1847) I. 121 Every temptation to apostasy, whether of the alluring or intimidating kind. |