Synonyms of intimidate

15 similar words

Another word for intimidate is cow. Other synonyms of intimidate are bully, hector, menace, drive and daunt.

Synonyms and similar words for intimidate

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buffalo US, slangTo outwit, confuse, deceive, or intimidate.
bullyTo intimidate (someone) as a bully.
browbeatTo bully in an intimidating, bossy, or supercilious way.
cowTo intimidate; to daunt the spirits or courage of.
dastardizeTo make cowardly; to intimidate or weaken the spirits of.
dauntTo discourage, intimidate.
disheartenTo discourage someone by removing their enthusiasm or courage.
do downTo belittle or intimidate.
domineerTo rule over or control arbitrarily or arrogantly; to tyrannize.
driveTo motivate through the application or demonstration of force; to impel or urge onward in such a way.
hectorTo dominate or intimidate in a blustering way; to bully, to domineer.
menaceTo make threats against (someone); to intimidate.
strong-armTo bully, to intimidate; to coerce, to muscle.
bulldoze US, datedTo intimidate; to restrain or coerce by intimidation or violence; used originally of the intimidation of black voters...

verb To make timid or afraid; to cause to feel fear or nervousness; to deter, especially by threats of violence.

What is another word for intimidate?: Intimidate has 15 synonyms on Word.ws, such as cow, bully, hector, menace, drive, daunt, browbeat and dastardize.
What does intimidate mean?: Intimidate means to make timid or afraid; to cause to feel fear or nervousness; to deter, especially by threats of violence.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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