In-tim'i-dāte, v. t.

v. t. [imp. & p. p. INTIMIDATED; p. pr. & vb. n. INTIMIDATING.] [L. Lat. intimidare, intimidatum, to frighten, from Lat. in and timidus, fearful, timid, q. v.; Sp. intimidar, Fr. intimider.] To make timid or fearful; to inspire with fear; to dishearten; to abash.

Now guilt, once harbored in the conscious breast, Intimidates the brave, degrades the great. Johnson.

Synonyms— To dishearten; dispirit; abash; deter; frighten; terrify.