Etymology of the English word intimidate
the English word
intimidatederived from the Medieval Latin word
intimidatioderived from the Medieval Latin word
intimidareusing the Latin prefix
in- (suffix for no)
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root
*ne (not)
derived from the Latin word
in-derived from the Classical Latin word
timidus (timid; cowardly; fearful)
derived from the Latin word
timere (fear, dread, be afraid)
Date
The earliest known usage of intimidate in English dates from the 17th century.
Derivations in English
intimidated,
intimidatingUsage
Word found in Modern English
