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intimidated

[ in-tim-i-dey-tid ]

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adjective

made afraid; frightened, especially by the threats or aggression of another:
The policy, which applies to all police officers, spells out special measures to identify and protect vulnerable and intimidated witnesses.
timid or anxious, especially at the prospect of difficulty or risk; daunted:
Even after the intensive six-week workshop we all attended, I felt somewhat intimidated given the scope of the task before me.
overawed or cowed, as through force of personality or by superior display of wealth, talent, rank, etc.:
I am not from a posh background, and felt very intimidated being in the House of Lords at Westminster.

verb

the simple past tense and past participle of intimidate ( def ).

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Other Word Forms

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Word History and Origins

Origin of intimidated¹

intimidate ( def ) + -ed ²( def )

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"They were not intimidated by the bullets," the eyewitness said of the protesters.

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When the game with Orange County went to penalty kicks last week, hundreds of fans crowded behind the south goal, which likely intimidated the visitors and buoyed the home team.

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He is a decisive, clinical racer who is not to be intimidated.

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She’s intimidated by him and his intense love for the late Becca, but even her hesitation doesn’t prevent her from agreeing to see what Karsh’s tech is capable of.

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The French government sees in the prison attacks a sign that for once the drugs gangs feel intimidated – and that's why they're hitting back.

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intimidate intimidating

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