Synonym selection (vocabulary – meaning of “intimidate”): Choose the word that best expresses the meaning. Target word: INTIMIDATE Instruction: Select the closest synonym meaning “to frighten or overawe someone, especially to make them do what is wanted.”
Verbal Ability
Synonyms
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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AEncourage
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BFrighten
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CInvite
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DPlease
Answer
Correct Answer: Frighten
Explanation
MeaningTo intimidate is to make someone fearful so their will or actions are influenced.
Option analysisFrighten — near-synonym commonly used in exam contexts. ✅Encourage / Invite / Please — opposite or unrelated intents. ❌
UsageThe gang tried to intimidate witnesses → tried to frighten them into silence.
Common pitfall
- “Intimidate” implies coercive fear, stronger than simple “alarm.”
Final AnswerFrighten