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Intimidate vs Antagonise - What's the difference?

intimidate | antagonise |

As verbs the difference between intimidate and antagonise

is that intimidate is to make timid or fearful; to inspire or affect with fear; to deter, as by threats; to dishearten; to abash while antagonise is standard spelling of from=Non-Oxford British spelling|lang=en|antagonize.

intimidate

English

Verb

(intimidat)
  • To make timid or fearful; to inspire or affect with fear; to deter, as by threats; to dishearten; to abash.
  • He's trying to intimidate you. If you ignore him, hopefully he'll stop.
  • To impress, amaze, excite or induce extraordinary affection in others toward oneself.
  • Synonyms

    * dishearten * abash * daunt

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    antagonise

    English

    Verb