Einschüchtern Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Einschüchtern" is used as verb with the meaning of "intimidate", "frighten" or "scare".

Essential properties of "einschüchtern"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: einschüchtern
Simple past: schüchterte ein
Participle: eingeschüchtert

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "einschüchtern" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To intimidate or scare someone to control them"

Definition: "To cause fear or insecurity in someone to control them."
Translation(s): intimidate, frighten, scare, daunt
Synonym(s): bedrohen, einschüchternd wirken, Angst einjagen
Antonym(s): ermutigen, beruhigen, unterstützen
Related word(s): Furcht, Angst, Drohung

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Chef versucht, seine Mitarbeiter zu einschüchtern.The boss tries to intimidate his employees.
Die laute Stimme des Lehrers kann die Schüler einschüchtern.The teacher's loud voice can intimidate the students.
Er wollte den Zeugen mit seinem Auftreten einschüchtern.He wanted to intimidate the witness with his demeanor.

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