verb/amedɾenˈtaɾ/
to intimidate, to frighten
“[La Calchona] corre por el campo ladrando incesantemente, y cuando los perros la oyen, se amedrentan y prorrumpen en aullidos muy tristes.” — The Calchona runs through the countryside barking incessantly, and when dogs hear her, they get frightened and break out into very sad howls
Synonyms: intimidar, achantar, acobardar, acoquinar, alarmar, amedrentar, amilanar, arredrar
Related: amedrentador, amedrentamiento
Compare Portuguese amedrontar.