Main Entry: in·tim·i·date
Function: transitive verb
Pronunciation: in-'ti-m&-"dAt[/i]
Inflected Form(s): -dat·ed ; -dat·ing
Etymology: Medieval Latin [/i]intimidatus, past participle of [/i]intimidare, from Latin [/i]in- + timidus timid[/i]
: to make timid or fearful [:@]: FRIGHTEN [/i]; especially : to compel or deter by or as if by threats[/i] to any Ford products or others on the roads : )

synonyms INTIMIDATE , BULLDOZE , BULLY , BROWBEAT [/i]mean to frighten into submission. INTIMIDATE [/i]implies inducing fear or a sense of inferiority into another <[/i]intimidated by so many other vehicles on the highways[/i]>. BULLDOZE [/i]implies an intimidating or an overcoming of resistance usually by urgings, demands, or threats <[/i]bulldozed the MCF into approving `Space posts[/i]>. BULLY [/i]implies intimidation through threats, insults, or aggressive behavior <[/i]bullied into giving up their money when they get beat by a SS : )[/i]>. BROWBEAT [/i]implies a cowing through arrogant, scornful or contemptuous treatment <[/i]browbeat the witness into a contradiction[/i]>.