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INTIMIDATE

(verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Intimidate.

Intimidate - as a verb

Make timid or fearful

Example: "Her boss intimidates her"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
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Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

To compel or deter by or as if by threats

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
discourage
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"He tried to intimidate his opponent with his aggressive behavior."
"The bully attempted to intimidate the other students in the schoolyard."
"Her boss uses his power to intimidate his employees into working overtime."
"The boxer's aggressive stance was meant to intimidate his opponent."
"The gang members tried to intimidate the witnesses to prevent them from testifying in court."
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Word Game Points

Is INTIMIDATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, intimidate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

INTIMIDATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is INTIMIDATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, intimidate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
INTIMIDATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is INTIMIDATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, intimidate is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
INTIMIDATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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