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intimidate

/ɪnˈtɪmɪdeɪt/

Meanings
verb
To make timid or afraid; to cause to feel fear or nervousness; to deter, especially by threats of violence

Examples :

"The bully tried to intimidate the smaller children on the playground. "
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afraid adjective

/əˈfɹeɪd/

(usually used predicatively, not attributively, be afraid) Impressed with fear or apprehension; in fear.

"He is afraid of death."

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threats noun

/θɹɛts/

An expression of intent to injure or punish another.

"The student received detention for making threats against his classmate. "

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violence noun

/ˈvaɪləns/

Extreme force.

"The violence of the storm, fortunately, was more awesome than destructive."

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cause noun

/kɔːz/ /kɔz/

(often with of, typically of adverse results) The source of, or reason for, an event or action; that which produces or effects a result.

"They identified a burst pipe as the cause of the flooding."

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especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

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nervousness noun

/ˈnɜːrvəsnəs/ /ˈnɜːvɪsnəs/

The state or quality of being nervous.

"His nervousness about the upcoming presentation was evident in his shaky voice. "

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smaller adjective

/ˈsmɑlɚ/ /ˈsmɔːlə/ /ˈsmɔlɚ/

Not large or big; insignificant; few in number.

"A small group."

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children noun

[ˈt͡ʃʊld̠ɹ̠ ̝ʷən] [ˈt͡ʃɪl.d̠ɹ̠ ̝ʷən] [tʃɪl.ɹən]

A person who has not yet reached adulthood, whether natural (puberty), cultural (initiation), or legal (majority)

"Go easy on him: he is but a child."

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deter verb

/dɪˈtɜː(ɹ)/

To prevent something from happening.

"The heavy rain deterred many students from attending the school picnic. "

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playground noun

/ˈpleɪɡɹaʊnd/

(outdoors) A large open space for children to play on, usually having dedicated play equipment (such as swings and slides).

"The school's playground was a favorite spot for the children after their classes. "

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bully noun

/ˈbʊli/

A person who is intentionally, physically, or emotionally cruel to others; especially to those who are weaker or have less power or privilege.

"A playground bully pushed a girl off the swing."

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timid adjective

/ˈtɪmɪd/

Lacking in courage or confidence.

"The student was timid during the presentation, barely whispering his answers. "