Wordiyotim
LatinVariants
timtimid
Related Roots
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About This Root
From Latin timēre (to fear), giving timidus (afraid). Produces timid (easily frightened), timidity, and timorous (full of fear). Intimidate means to put fear into someone (in- + timidus). Interestingly, intimate shares the same root through a different path — originally meaning "to make known inwardly," it later acquired the sense of close familiarity.
Associated Words
intimate
To hint at something; a close friend; closely acquainted or private
IELTSTOEFLGRE
intimidate
To frighten or threaten someone into doing something
IELTSTOEFLGRE
intimidation
The act of threatening or frightening someone
TOEFLC2
timid
Lacking courage or confidence; easily frightened
TOEFLGREC2
timidity
The state of being timid; lack of courage or confidence
IELTSTOEFLGRE
timorous
Easily frightened; timid and shy
GREB2