৪২. The synonym of 'intimidate' is —

Correct Answer: (D) frighten Synonym and antonym questions are a standard feature of NTRCA English vocabulary sections. Meaning of 'intimidate': — Intimidate (verb): to frighten or threaten someone, especially to make them do what you want — It involves making someone feel afraid through a show of power, threats, or force — Example: "The bully tried to intimidate the younger students." — Synonyms: frighten, threaten, coerce, bully, terrorize, daunt, browbeat Why 'frighten' is the best synonym: — Both 'intimidate' and 'frighten' involve causing fear in someone — 'Intimidate' is slightly stronger — implying deliberate coercion through fear — 'Frighten' = to cause someone to feel fear — very close in meaning Why other options are wrong: ✗ weaken: means to reduce strength — not related to fear or intimidation ✗ depress: means to make someone sad or less active — different meaning ✗ encourage: this is the ANTONYM of intimidate — means to give support or confidence Antonym of intimidate: encourage, embolden, reassure Source: Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary; Merriam-Webster Thesaurus; Past NTRCA Question Bank.