Hungarian - English

megfélemlít

B2 Hungarian
cow, intimidate, daunt, buffalo
VERB B2
1
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
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
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
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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