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intimid-se

[ĩ.ti.mi.ˈda(r)-sə]
verb (reflexive)
to be intimidated; to become frightened or scared
1. to feel fear or apprehension; to be deterred by threats or displays of strength
He was intimidated by the larger opponent.
Ele se intiminou com o adversário maior.
2. to lose confidence or courage in the face of something threatening
She refused to be intimidated by their criticism.
Ela se recusou a se intimidar com as críticas deles.
NYC Slang
get shook; back down
Synonyms
assustar-semedrear-seacovardarsedesanimar-se
Antonyms
encorajar-seanimar-seousardesafiar

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
intimidar-se
common usage; standard form
Portugal
intimidar-se
standard European Portuguese
São Paulo
se intimidad
colloquial variant in casual speech

Related Idioms & Phrases

não se deixar intimidar
intimidar-se facilmente
ficar intimidado
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