intimidate vs put the frighteners on

intimidate

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

  • He's trying to intimidate you. If you ignore him, hopefully he'll stop. 

put the frighteners on

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