Basic Details
Word: Intimidate
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To frighten someone or make them feel scared.
Synonyms: Frighten, scare, bully
Antonyms: Comfort, reassure, encourage
Idioms and Phrases
- Intimidate by numbers: When someone feels scared or outnumbered in a situation. Example: "The smaller team felt intimidated by numbers when they saw the opposing team practicing."
- Don't let them intimidate you: A phrase used to encourage someone not to be scared by others. Example: "You are just as smart as the others; dont let them intimidate you."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The bully tried to intimidate the younger students on the playground.
Example 2: She felt intimidated during the interview because the panel looked very serious.
Example 3: We should not intimidate others just because we are bigger or stronger.
Fun Fact
The word "intimidate" comes from the Latin word "intimidare," which means "to frighten." It has been used in English since the early 1600s.
Famous Quote
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it." Nelson Mandela
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "intimidate" mean?
a) To help someone
b) To frighten someone
c) To encourage someone
d) To play with someone
Answer: b) To frighten someone
2. Which of these is a synonym of "intimidate"?
a) Comfort
b) Frighten
c) Teach
d) Celebrate
Answer: b) Frighten
3. Which is an antonym of "intimidate"?
a) Scare
b) Reassure
c) Frighten
d) Bully
Answer: b) Reassure
4. Which sentence uses "intimidate" correctly?
a) The kitten tried to intimidate the dog by barking.
b) The loud noise intimidated the children.
c) She painted her room to intimidate her friends.
d) The sun shone brightly to intimidate the clouds.
Answer: b) The loud noise intimidated the children.
5. What does the idiom "Don't let them intimidate you" mean?
a) Be friends with everyone
b) Do what others say
c) Dont be scared of others
d) Try to frighten others
Answer: c) Dont be scared of others
