Synonyms of intimidated

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adjective

as in cowed

Related Words

• cowed
• browbeaten
• oppressed
• bullied
• crushed
• persecuted
• hectored
• downtrodden
• abused
• tyrannized
• maltreated
• dispirited
• disheartened
• mistreated
• abject
• despairing
• downcast
• hopeless

intimidated

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verb

past tense of intimidate

as in bullied

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bullied
• frightened
• scared
• startled
• cowed
• coerced
• shocked
• browbeat
• badgered
• harassed
• bulldozed
• hectored
• threatened
• pressured
• terrified
• strong-armed
• picked on
• alarmed
• horrified
• bullyragged
• bogarted
• spooked
• blackjacked
• terrorized
• compelled
• forced
• menaced
• blustered
• disturbed
• affrighted
• unnerved
• hounded
• obliged
• upset
• constrained
• disconcerted
• trash-talked
• perturbed
• disquieted
• demoralized
• dragooned
• bludgeoned
• distressed
• pressed
• pushed around
• discomposed
• psyched (out)
• unmanned
• made

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reassured
• comforted
• cheered
• encouraged
• soothed
• consoled
• emboldened
• convinced
• persuaded
• heartened
• steeled
• solaced

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of intimidated

Adjective

Rather than feel awkward or intimidated, Momiki says a bond was formed. — Megan Feringa, New York Times, 1 May 2026

Many people feel too intimidated to join a facility where other exercisers can see them. — Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 16 Mar. 2026

Verb

But if you’re intimidated by the strong stuff, these tumblers also make great water glasses. — Mina Dragani, Architectural Digest, 14 Aug. 2026

These two individuals have been intimidated, beaten, and imprisoned – in one case for daring to challenge the authorities, and in the other for allegedly violating harsh dress codes. — Mark Sappenfield, Christian Science Monitor, 14 Aug. 2026