- intimidate (v.)
[intimidate 词源字典]
- 1640s, from Medieval Latin intimidatus, past participle of intimidare "to frighten, intimidate," from Latin in- "in" (see in- (2)) + timidus "fearful" (see timid). Related: Intimidated; intimidating. [intimidate etymology, intimidate origin, 英语词源]
- bullyrag
- "Treat (someone) in a scolding or intimidating way", Late 18th century: of unknown origin.