intimidar
verb
1. to intimidate, to frighten
causing fear
Common combinations
- intimidar con amenazas — to intimidate with threats
- intimidar a alguien — to intimidate someone
- El jefe intimidó a los empleados con sus amenazas.The boss intimidated the employees with his threats.
- El ruido no logró intimidar al perro.The noise failed to frighten the dog.
- No dejes que su mirada te intimide.Don't let his look intimidate you.
2. to daunt, to make someone feel intimidated
making someone feel self-conscious
Common combinations
- intimidar a alguien — to intimidate someone
- Me intimida hablar en público.Speaking in public daunts me.
- A Pablo le intimida pedir ayuda.Pablo feels intimidated about asking for help.
- El público numeroso intimidó a los actores nuevos.The large audience intimidated the new actors.
Same root
intimidaciónintimidante