intimidate (one) with (something)
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To intentionally frighten or threaten one with a particular action or method. He's trying to intimidate me with threats of taking that scandalous information to the press, but I refuse to drop out of the election. I know the mob boss wants to intimidate me with his enforcer so I won't take the stand. Mom, you need to tell your side of the story. Don't let these creeps intimidate you with threats of legal action.
See also: intimidate
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intimidate someone with something
to threaten or frighten someone with something. Please don't try to intimidate me with your silly threats! We hadn't been intimidated with their threats.
See also: intimidate
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