Question

Which sentence uses the word intimidate correctly?

Karla's idea for the performance was intimidate, and the audience went wild with applause.

Even though my brother tries to intimidate me, I don't believe him because he's a big teddy bear at heart.

The relaxing sound of the gurgling creek helped intimidate the poet to write a poem.

Marcia tried to intimidate that Dad was going to take us to the cabin in the mountains this weekend.

Answer 1

Answer: B. Even though my brother tries to intimidate me, I don't believe him because he's a big teddy bear at heart.

Explanation: The definition of 'intimidate' is, "frighten or overawe (someone), especially in order to make them do what one wants." so option B would make the most sense in this scenario.

Answer 2

Even though my brother tries to intimidate me, I don't believe him because he's a big teddy bear at heart.

Explanation: Because intimidate means to somewhat scare