intimidate

2 definitions • 2 examples

to frighten or threaten someone, usually in order to persuade them to do something that you want them to do:

They were intimidated into accepting a pay cut by the threat of losing their jobs.

to frighten or threaten someone, usually in order to persuade the person to do something he or she does not wish to do:

Don’t let those bullies intimidate you; just walk away from them.