Wordiyotim
Latinfear, afraid
Variants
timtimid
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
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