In*tim"i*date (?), v. t. [imp.
& p. p. Intimidated (?); p. pr. & vb.
n. Intimidating (?).] [LL. intimidatus, p. p.
of intimidare to frighten; pref. in- in +
timidus fearful, timid: cf. F. intimider. See
Timid.] 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.