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intimidar

[ĩ.ti.mi.ˈdar]
verb
to intimidate
1. to frighten or threaten someone in order to make them do something or to prevent them from doing something
The bullies tried to intimidate the new student.
Os valentões tentaram intimidar o novo aluno.
2. to make someone feel nervous or lacking confidence
Her success intimidated her colleagues.
O sucesso dela intimidou seus colegas.
NYC Slang
to muscle someone, to strong-arm someone
Synonyms
ameaçarassustaramedrontarcoagirpressionar
Antonyms
encorajaranimartranquilizarconfortar

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
intimidar
standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
intimidar
standard usage
São Paulo
intimidar
standard usage
Portugal
intimidar
standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

intimidar alguém para fazer algo
intimidar com olhares
ser facilmente intimidado
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