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Intimidate

Definition:

Intimidate (verb): To deliberately use fear or threats to make someone feel frightened, weak, or powerless.

Senses:

1. Make someone afraid:

When you intimidate someone, you instill fear in them to gain control or influence over their actions or decisions.

Example sentence: She tried to intimidate me with her aggressive behavior, but I refused to be scared.

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2. Bullying or coercion:

Intimidate can also refer to the act of bullying or using coercion to make someone comply with your wishes.

Example sentence: The gang members tried to intimidate him into joining their criminal activities.

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3. Overpowering:

In certain contexts, intimidate can mean to overpower or overwhelm someone through force or strength.

Example sentence: The team's superior performance in the match intimidated their opponents.

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Additional usage:

Popular:

Intimidation tactics are often used by individuals who wish to establish dominance or control over others.

Example sentence: The politician relied on intimidation tactics to silence dissenting voices.

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Local:

In some local communities, intimidation can be a common way of settling conflicts or asserting authority.

Example sentence: In that neighborhood, locals use intimidation to maintain their boundaries and keep away intruders.

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