INTIMIDATED Definition & Meaning

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intimidated

[in-tim-i-dey-tid]

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adjective

made afraid; frightened, especially by the threats or aggression of another.
The policy, which applies to all police officers, spells out special measures to identify and protect vulnerable and intimidated witnesses.
timid or anxious, especially at the prospect of difficulty or risk; daunted.
Even after the intensive six-week workshop we all attended, I felt somewhat intimidated given the scope of the task before me.
overawed or cowed, as through force of personality or by superior display of wealth, talent, rank, etc..
I am not from a posh background, and felt very intimidated being in the House of Lords at Westminster.

verb

the simple past tense and past participle of intimidate.

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Other 51�Թ� Forms

unintimidated adjective

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of intimidated¹

intimidate ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

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Cydney Hargis, a spokesperson for the group, in turn accused the union of unsavory tactics and alleged that signature gatherers have been intimidated by observers.

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“People feel a little intimidated by the protest.”

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"Would I feel intimidated? Would I maybe even feel sorry for him?" she said.

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Gary Usher, a songwriter who worked with Landy, told state investigators that Wilson was a virtual captive, manipulated by a man who frightened and intimidated him.

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"This is the United States of America and we will not be intimidated by a wannabe dictator in the executive branch," he wrote.

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intimidate intimidating

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