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intimider (noun)

To intimidate. Frighten or overawe (someone), especially in order to make them do what one wants.

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'IN-TIMID-ate'. You are putting someone 'IN' a 'TIMID' state. If they are timid, they are intimidated!

🏛️ Origin

⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 'intimité' for 'intimidation'. → L'intimidation est interdite.

Adding a double 'm': 'intimmider'. → Intimider.

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