intimidate
/ɪnˈtɪmɪdeɪt/
in · ti · mi · date
ɪn · ˈtɪm · ɪ · deɪt
English Definition
v. frighten, make afraid
Significado en Español
intimidar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
đe dọa, hăm dọa
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Example Sentence
The bully tried to intimidate him.
恃强凌弱者试图恐吓他。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
intimidate(threaten)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the word that is most similar in meaning to “intimidate”:
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A
comfort
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B
threaten
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C
ignore
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D
amuse
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B — threaten.
“intimidate” means v. frighten, make afraid
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The bigger team tried to ______ their smaller opponents before the match.
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A
comfort
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B
reassure
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C
encourage
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D
intimidate
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D — intimidate.
“intimidate” means v. frighten, make afraid
Common questions about “intimidate”
What does “intimidate” mean?
intimidate — v. frighten, make afraid. In Chinese: 恐吓，威胁.
How do you pronounce “intimidate”?
intimidate is pronounced /ɪnˈtɪmɪdeɪt/. It breaks into 4 syllables: in · ti · mi · date.
How do you use “intimidate” in a sentence?
The bully tried to intimidate him. (恃强凌弱者试图恐吓他。)
What are synonyms for “intimidate”?
threaten, scare — all close in meaning to intimidate (v. frighten, make afraid).
Is “intimidate” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. intimidate appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “intimidate”?
intimidate(threaten)
