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intimidated

UK
/ɪnˈtɪmɪdeɪtɪd/
US
/ɪnˈtɪməˌdeɪtɪd/

Translations

intimidatedadjective
more intimidated
Comp.
most intimidated
Super.
UK
/ɪnˈtɪmɪdeɪtɪd/
US
/ɪnˈtɪməˌdeɪtɪd/
Used adjectivally as the past participle of the verb "intimidate".
She felt intimidated by the large crowd at the conference.
Elle se sentait intimidée par la grande foule à la conférence.
Additional translations
apeuréPlus courant dans le sens de « effrayé » ; peut être moins précis que « intimidé » selon le contexte.
Synonyms
frightened
daunted
overawed
scared
threatened
cowardly
timid
Antonyms
confident
unafraid
bold
intimidateverb

intimidated

Past Simple

intimidated
Past Simple
intimidated
Past Participle
intimidating
Gerund
UK
/ɪnˈtɪmɪdeɪt/
US
/ɪnˈtɪməˌdeɪt/
intimiderSens général : faire peur à quelqu’un afin de l’influencer ou de le faire céder.
The bully tried to intimidate the younger students into giving him their lunch money.
Le caïd a essayé d’intimider les élèves plus jeunes pour qu’ils lui donnent leur argent de poche.
Additional translations
terroriserSens plus fort : inspirer une peur intense, souvent avec une nuance de menace ou de violence.
Synonyms
frighten
scare
threaten
bully
cow
daunt
dismay
unnerve
Antonyms
reassure
comfort
encourage

Definitions

intimidatedadjective
Feeling frightened or nervous due to someone or something perceived as powerful or threatening.
She felt intimidated by the large crowd at the conference.
Having been made timid or fearful; subdued or overawed.
The intimidated witnesses refused to testify.
intimidateverb
To make someone afraid or overawed, especially in order to make them do what one wants.
The bully tried to intimidate the younger students into giving him their lunch money.
To compel or deter someone from acting by instilling fear or a sense of threat.
The corporation attempted to intimidate the journalists from publishing the report.
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