Synonyms: intimidate
Definition: make timid or fearful
Usage: Her boss intimidates her
Similar words: affright, fright, frighten, scare
Definition: cause fear in
Usage: The stranger who hangs around the building frightens me; Ghosts could never affright her
Synonyms: restrain, intimidate
Definition: to compel or deter by or as if by threats
Similar words: discourage
Definition: deprive of courage or hope; take away hope from; cause to feel discouraged