in·tim·i·date /ɪnˈtɪməˌdet/
 (vt.)威脅,恐嚇,脅迫
 In·tim·i·date v. t. [imp. & p. p. Intimidated p. pr. & vb. n. Intimidating ]  To make timid or fearful; to inspire of affect with fear; to deter, as by threats; to dishearten; to abash.
 Now guilt, once harbored in the conscious breast,
 Intimidates the brave, degrades the great.   --Johnson.
 Syn: -- To dishearten; dispirit; abash; deter; frighten; terrify; daunt; cow.
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 intimidate
      v 1: make timid or fearful; "Her boss intimidates her"
      2: to compel or deter by or as if by threats [syn: restrain]