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. [ 1913 Webster ]
Now guilt, once harbored in the conscious breast, Intimidates the brave, degrades the great. Johnson.