intimidate/ɪnˈtɪmɪdeɪt/EtymologyFrom Medieval Latin intimidātus, perfect passive participle of Latin intimidō (“to intimidate, terrify”) (see -ate (verb-forming suffix)), from in- (“in”) + timidus (“afraid, timid”) + -ō (verb-forming suffix); see timid.intimidate means to make timid or afraid; to cause to feel fear or nervousness; to deter, especially by threats of violence. Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 73 out of 100.verbTo make timid or afraid; to cause to feel fear or nervousness; to deter, especially by threats of violence.“He's trying to intimidate you. If you ignore him, hopefully he'll stop.”