Synonyms for Intimidates:

v.

•compels (verb)
pressures, obliges, stresses, galvanizes, dragoons, propels, sparks, pushes, hijacks, stimulates, impels, presses, mandates, goads, foments, dictates, coerces, nags, causes, motivates, incites, Drives, compels, urges.
•dissuades (verb)
restrains, checks, averts, deflects, deters, discourages, dampens, diverts, disheartens, Chills, dissuades, admonishes, derails, bans, prevents, bars, depresses, disinclines, daunts, inhibits.
•frightens (verb)
haunts, harrows, sets on edge, Panics, unnerves, horrifies, alarms, petrifies, terrifies, agitates, disturbs, rattles.
•threatens (verb)
forewarns, warns, hints, Bullies, threatens, browbeats, torments, forebodes, scares, harasses, bulldozes, frightens.