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intimidates

[/ɪnˈtɪmɪdeɪts/]
verb
intimida
1. to frighten or threaten someone, usually to make them do something against their will
The bully intimidates the younger students.
O valentão intimida os alunos mais jovens.
2. to make someone feel nervous or frightened by one's impressive appearance or manner
Her confidence intimidates some people.
A confiança dela intimida algumas pessoas.
NYC Slang
gets in someone's face; flexes on someone
Synonyms
threatensfrightensbulliescoercespressuresdaunts
Antonyms
encouragesreassuresemboldenscomforts

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
intimida
most common usage
São Paulo
intimida
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
intimida
standard usage, sometimes colloquially 'assusta'
Portugal
intimida
standard usage across Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

intimidate someone into doing something
be intimidated by
use intimidation tactics
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