intimidate

ɪnˈtɪmɪˌdeɪt
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Translation of intimidate into German

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Verb

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cause fear

make someone afraid or force them to act by fear
  • He tried to intimidate me into giving up.Er hat versucht, mich einzuschüchtern, damit ich aufgebe.
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Examples of intimidate in a sentence

  • They hoped the fines would intimidate companies from polluting.

Translations of "intimidate" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Verb
einschüchternv.

A lion's roar can intimidate competitors and attract potential mates.

Das Gebrüll eines Löwen kann Konkurrenten einschüchtern und potenzielle Partner anlocken.

bedrohenv.

Kneecapping tactics are often used to intimidate others in the gang.

Einschüchterungstaktiken werden oft verwendet, um andere in der Bande zu bedrohen.

abschreckenv.

The height of the roller coaster might intimidate those afraid of heights.

Die Höhe der Achterbahn könnte Menschen mit Höhenangst abschrecken.

verunsichernv.

The competitor tried to intimidate her by boasting about his previous wins.

Der Konkurrent versuchte, sie durch Prahlerei über seine früheren Siege zu verunsichern.

erschreckenv.

The terrifying mask was designed to intimidate the children at the haunted house.

Die gruselige Maske wurde entworfen, um die Kinder im Spukhaus zu erschrecken.

drohenv.

I need you to call a blogger and intimidate him with a cease-and-desist order.

Du musste einen Blogger anrufen und ihm mit einer Unterlassungsanordnung drohen.

verängstigenv.

Loud animals can intimidate smaller pets in the home.

Laute Tiere können kleinere Haustiere zu Hause verängstigen.

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Other translations for intimidate:

  • verschüchternv.
  • verprellenv.

intimidate: Examples and translations in context

The general surrounded himself with the trappings of power to intimidate subordinates.

Der General umgab sich mit den Insignien der Macht, um Untergebene einzuschüchtern.

A strong closer can often intimidate opposing batters in the last inning.

Ein starker Closer kann die gegnerischen Schlagmänner im letzten Inning oft einschüchtern.

She didn't let anyone intimidate her during the intense negotiations.

Sie ließ sich während der intensiven Verhandlungen von niemandem einschüchtern.

We should never intimidate others into silence; everyone deserves a voice.

Wir sollten andere nie zum Schweigen einschüchtern; jeder verdient eine Stimme.

A well-timed trump card can intimidate your opponents and sway the game.

Ein gut getimter Trumpf kann deine Gegner einschüchtern und das Spiel beeinflussen.

She kept talking smack about her opponent, trying to intimidate her before kickoff.

Sie spuckte große Töne über ihre Gegnerin, um sie vor dem Anpfiff einzuschüchtern.

The interviewer tried to intimidate him, but he turned the tables with confidence.

Der Interviewer versuchte, ihn einzuschüchtern, doch er wendete mit Selbstvertrauen das Blatt.

His sabre-rattling was intended to intimidate any potential challengers to his authority.

Sein Säbelrasseln war dazu gedacht, potenzielle Herausforderer seiner Autorität einzuschüchtern.

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