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tim

Latin

fear, afraid

Variants:timtimid
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From Latin timēre (to fear) and its adjective timidus (afraid). It gives a small but tight family centered on fearfulness: timid, timidity, timorous, and — with the prefix in- (into) — intimidate and intimidation, literally 'to put fear into' someone.

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intimidate

To frighten or threaten someone into doing something

intimidation

The act of threatening or frightening someone

timid

Lacking courage or confidence; easily frightened

timidity

The state of being timid; lack of courage or confidence

timorous

Easily frightened; timid and shy