"Atemorizar" is a transitive verb used in the Spanish language meaning to instill fear or intimidation in someone. It indicates causing someone to feel afraid or apprehensive. It is relatively common in both oral and written contexts, although it may appear more in written forms such as literature, articles, or reports discussing fear and its effects.
Atemorizar a los niños no es una buena manera de enseñar.
Intimidating children is not a good way to teach.
Las historias de fantasmas pueden atemorizar a cualquiera.
Ghost stories can scare anyone.
El jefe trató de atemorizar a los empleados para que trabajaran más duro.
The boss tried to intimidate the employees to work harder.
The word "atemorizar" may not have as many specific idiomatic expressions, but it can be associated with phrases that involve fear or intimidation in various contexts. Here are some expressions that incorporate the concept of intimidation or fear:
El profesor intentó atemorizar con historias de fracasos para motivar a sus alumnos.
The teacher tried to scare with stories of failures to motivate his students.
"Atemorizar mediante la amenaza"
El delincuente intentó atemorizar mediante la amenaza de violencia.
The criminal tried to intimidate by threatening violence.
"No se deja atemorizar fácilmente"
Ella no se deja atemorizar fácilmente por los comentarios negativos.
She is not easily intimidated by negative comments.
"Intentó atemorizar a su oponente durante el debate."
The verb "atemorizar" comes from the prefix "a-" combined with the noun "temor," which means "fear." The root "temor" itself is derived from the Latin "timor," also meaning "fear." The apostrophe used here indicates a transformation in usage over time, leading to its current conjugation and meaning.
Synonyms: - Intimidar - Asustar - Sobrecoger
Antonyms: - Animar - Alentar - Tranquilizar