in·tim·i·date [ in tímmə dàyt ](past and past participlein·tim·i·dat·ed, present participlein·tim·i·dat·ing, 3rd person present singularin·tim·i·dates)
transitive verb
Definition:
1. persuade or dissuade by frightening: to frighten somebody into doing or not doing something, e.g. by means of violence or blackmail
2. daunt: to create a feeling of fear, awe, or inadequacy in another person
[Mid-17th century. < medieval Latin intimidat-, past participle of intimidare "put in fear" < Latin timidus "fearful"]
