intimidate

the forts are designed to intimidate the nationalist population.

The gang tried to intimidate the bank manager.

He intimidates the children by shouting at them.

The thief intimidated the boy into not telling the police.

They were intimidated into giving him the money.

the bareness of the scene intimidated the city-bred Elizabeth.

felt intimidated by his opponent's power and prestige.

she stood her ground, refusing to let him intimidate her.

He said he would never be intimidated by big names and authorities.

submissive children can be cowed by a look of disapproval. Tobully is to intimidate through blustering, domineering, or threatening behavior:

Mulley was beaten by her former owner, leaving her easily intimidated and hungry for affection.