Meaning of the word intimidate in English

What does intimidate mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

intimidate

US /ɪnˈtɪm.ə.deɪt/
UK /ɪnˈtɪm.ə.deɪt/

Verb

1.

to frighten or threaten someone, usually in order to persuade them to do something that you want them to do:

Example:
They were intimidated into accepting a pay cut by the threat of losing their jobs.
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