Approach and Intimidate

Approach

Approach verb - To come near or nearer.

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Intimidate and approach are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Intimidate" instead a verb "Approach".

Intimidate verb - To make timid or fearful by or as if by threats.

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Approach and intimidate are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Approach" instead a verb "Intimidate".

Nearby Words: intimidating, intimidation

character	approach character	intimidate character
man	approach man	intimidate man
guy	approach guy	intimidate guy
people	approach people	intimidate people
Other words: group, way, guard, target, opponent, enemy, humans, victims, enemies, targets, girls.

You can approach them and they'll bang their weapons around and try to intimidate you, but won't actually attack you.

Source: Simultaneous Warning And Action
Gunboat Diplomacy: Luna's basic approach when asked to be diplomatic to those attempting to intimidate Equestria.

Source: Fanfic / All The Way Back
I'm Not Afraid of You: Due to Ramsay's caustic, confrontational approach, some chefs/owners (especially younger, and bigger, guys) will try to physically intimidate or even threaten Ramsay.

Source: Series / Kitchen Nightmares

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