physically intimidate

Frequency: 6.52.1 per million words

to frighten or threaten someone using physical force or presence

intimidateADVERB + intimidate

Categories:

physically

Examples (10)

  • Dissidents were physically intimidated, threatened, and harshly interrogated.
  • He tried to physically intimidate his opponents into silence.
  • The bully would often physically intimidate smaller students.
  • She felt physically intimidated by his aggressive stance.
  • They were accused of attempting to physically intimidate witnesses.
  • A large dog can physically intimidate intruders.
  • His presence was enough to physically intimidate many people.
  • No one should have to endure being physically intimidated at work.
  • The security guard had to physically intimidate the unruly crowd.
  • Are you trying to physically intimidate me?