intimidate

  1. Verb.  (transitive) To make timid or fearful; to inspire or affect with fear; to deter, as by threats; to dishearten; to abash.
  2. Verb.  (transitive) To impress, amaze, excite or induce extraordinary affection in others toward oneself.

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