Intimidate

From Medieval Latin intimidatus, past participle of intimidare ("to make afraid"), from Latin in ("in") + timidus ("afraid, timid"); see timid.

Full definition of intimidate

(transitive) 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.
(transitive) To impress, amaze, excite or induce extraordinary affection in others toward oneself.