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Definition of: intimidate
(in·tim′ə·dāt) v.t. ·dat·ed, ·dat·ing
1. To make timid; cause fear in; cow.
2. To force or restrain by threats or violence. See synonyms under FRIGHTEN. [<Med. L intimidatus, pp. of intimidare <L in- very + timidus afraid]
—in·tim′i·da′tor noun
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