intimidated

in·tim·i·date  (n-tm-dt)

tr.v. in·tim·i·dat·ed, in·tim·i·dat·ing, in·tim·i·dates

1. To make timid; fill with fear.

2. To coerce or inhibit by or as if by threats.

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[Medieval Latin intimidre, intimidt- : Latin in-, causative pref.; see in-² + Latin timidus, timid; see timid.]

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in·timi·dating·ly adv.

in·timi·dation n.

in·timi·dator n.

Synonyms: intimidate, browbeat, bulldoze, cow², bully¹, bludgeon
These verbs all mean to frighten into submission, compliance, or acquiescence. Intimidate implies the presence or operation of a fear-inspiring force: "It [atomic energy] may intimidate the human race into bringing order into its international affairs" (Albert Einstein).
Browbeat suggests the persistent application of highhanded, disdainful, or imperious tactics: browbeating a witness.
Bulldoze connotes the leveling of all spirit of opposition: was bulldozed into hiring an unacceptable candidate.
Cow implies bringing out an abject state of timorousness and often demoralization: a dog that was cowed by abuse.
To bully is to intimidate through blustering, domineering, or threatening behavior: workers who were bullied into accepting a poor contract.
Bludgeon suggests the use of grossly aggressive or combative methods: had to be bludgeoned into fulfilling his duties.

Thesaurus

Adj.

1.

intimidated - made timid or fearful as by threats timid - showing fear and lack of confidence

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intimidated

adjective frightened, afraid, alarmed, scared, terrified, cowed, unnerved, petrified, panicky, terrorized, in a panic, scared stiff, in a cold sweat, abashed, scared shitless (taboo slang), terror-stricken, shit-scared (taboo slang), affrighted (archaic), in fear and trepidation, numb with fear Women can come in here and not feel intimidated.

Translations

intimidated [ɪnˈtɪmɪdeɪtɪd] adj → intimidé(e)
to feel intimidated → se sentir intimidé
Women can come in here and not feel intimidated → Les femmes peuvent venir ici sans se sentir intimidées.