intimidate

• 动词，指通过威胁、恐吓或施压使他人害怕，从而迫使对方服从或做某事。

A verb used to indicate the act of frightening or threatening someone, usually to make them do what you want.

1. Frighten or threatenB2formal

   To make someone feel frightened or nervous, especially to force them into doing something.

   恐吓

   • The bully tried to intimidate the younger students.
   • She felt intimidated by the large crowd at the interview.
   • They used threats to intimidate the witness into silence.

   同义词browbeatbullycowdauntfrightenmenaceoverawescareterrifythreaten

   反义词comfortemboldenencouragereassure

2. Overawe or dauntB2formal

   To make someone feel less confident or less likely to do something by being impressive or powerful.

   威慑

   • The size of the task intimidated him at first.
   • Her reputation as an expert intimidated the other candidates.
   • Don't let the complexity of the project intimidate you.

   同义词browbeatbullycowdauntdeterdisheartendismayfrightenoverawescareunnerve

   反义词comfortemboldenencourageinspirereassure