megfélemlít
B2
Hungarian
cow, intimidate, daunt, buffalo
VERB
B2
1
cow
B2
Usage pattern:
megfélemlít valakit; megfélemlítéssel rákényszerít valakit valamire
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Meaning
to intimidate someone into submission
Themes
intimidation
|fear
|control
|conflict
|power
|communication
|relationships
|emotions
Definition
To frighten or intimidate someone so much that they lose their confidence and are unwilling to resist or oppose.
VERB
B2
1
intimidate
B2
Usage pattern:
megfélemlít vkit; megfélemlítéssel rávesz/kényszerít vkit vmire/arra, hogy...
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Meaning
Frighten or threaten to control
Themes
coercion
|fear
|threats
|control
|pressure
|crime
|relationships
|communication
|law
Definition
To frighten or overawe someone, especially in order to make them do what you want or stop them from acting freely.
VERB
C1
LITERARY
1
daunt
C2
Usage pattern:
megfélemlít vkit
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Meaning
subdue or cow someone
Themes
fear
|intimidation
|submission
|pressure
|literary
|conflict
|power
|emotions
Definition
To subdue someone or make them submit by frightening or overwhelming them.
VERB
B2
INFORMAL
2
buffalo
B2
Usage pattern:
megfélemlít valakit
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Meaning
To confuse or trick someone
Themes
confusion
|deception
|intimidation
|persuasion
|informal
|uncertainty
|communication
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To bewilder, mislead, or intimidate someone so they are unsure of what to do.
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