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blackjack, bogart, browbeat, bulldoze, bully, bullyrag, cow, hector, mau-mau, strong-arm
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These glances are prompted in large measure because of regrets that the prize once won was so swiftly abandoned and because other nations, China and India especially, have aspirations too, heavens to conquer and rivals to impress, or intimidate. — David Shribman, San Diego Union-Tribune, "Column One: 50 years after Apollo 11, the moon’s allure still resonates," 11 July 2019 The Redwood Library is a private library, but don’t be intimidated. — Brian T. Allen, National Review, "Silver Sailing Cups Recall Gilded Age Glamour and Sexuality," 29 June 2019 The photographer Mia Warren and her teenage daughter Pearl live a freewheeling lifestyle that excites and intimidates the Richardsons, a clan of six led by the mannerly Elena. — The Atlantic, "What We’re Reading This Summer," 28 June 2019 Surgery is no fun and can be intimidating for a child. — Dear Abby, oregonlive.com, "Dear Abby: Ex remarries so, yes, his new family is part of a package deal," 22 June 2019 Surgery is no fun and can be intimidating for a child. — Abigail Van Buren, Twin Cities, "Dear Abby: Mom is miffed that son gets no one-on-one time with dad," 22 June 2019 Coyne said that language change would come into play if a party is continually harassed or intimidated. — Sean Mcdonnell - Special To Cleveland.com, cleveland.com, "Medina’s LGBTQ non-discrimination law passes first committee vote," 17 June 2019 Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best decided against firing an officer who lied about intimidating a citizen after concluding the investigation should have been resolved earlier, according to two sources familiar with the matter. — Steve Miletich, The Seattle Times, "Sources: Seattle police chief feared she could be overturned on a technicality if she fired officer who lied," 13 June 2019 View Sample Sign Up Now Meanwhile, scheming hotel employees like pregnant maid Ingrid (Anne Winters) and new waiter Danny (Lincoln Younes) try to evade Santiago’s intimidating right-hand woman, Mrs. P (Wendy Raquel Robinson). — Judy Berman, Time, "ABC's Charmless Grand Hotel Will Leave You Desperate to Check Out," 13 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'intimidate.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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