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to make timid or fearful by or as if by threats
refusing to be intimidated by the manager's harsh stare, I demanded my money back
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Recent Examples of intimidated
Yoni Yardeni, WWD, 21 July 2024
The Americans were not intimidated, taking the game to Brazil in the early moments.
—Steven Goff, Washington Post, 13 June 2024
Dalton Ross, EW.com, 21 Nov. 2024
In the worst-case scenario, an employee might be intimidated by a manager who isn’t approachable or is openly confrontational.
—Robert Satterwhite, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
Although there are hundreds of special features (and price points) to sift through, there’s no reason to feel intimidated when shopping for your new timepiece.
—Yoni Yardeni, WWD, 21 July 2024
The Americans were not intimidated, taking the game to Brazil in the early moments.
—Steven Goff, Washington Post, 13 June 2024
Verb
Caroline was very intimidated by Kyle at that point in the game.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 21 Nov. 2024
In the worst-case scenario, an employee might be intimidated by a manager who isn’t approachable or is openly confrontational.
—Robert Satterwhite, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for intimidated
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intimidated
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Smith wanted to become a counselor and help other children who were being bullied, according to the local CBS affiliate.Sean Neumann, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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So many young men are bullied, feel incredibly insecure with themselves, and are struggling to find their identity in their youth.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 1 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Thoughts of American battlefield heroes might conjure up images of overseas valor in service of oppressed and conquered people around the world.Kerry J. Byrne Fox News, Fox News, 22 Sep. 2024
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That is to say: There must be an obvious corollary to an actual oppressed population.Caitlin PenzeyMoog, Vox, 7 Oct. 2024
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Our family is shocked and devastated by Luigi’s arrest.Molly Bohannon, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Family and friends are shocked at the arrest.KC Baker, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Intimidated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intimidated. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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