hirmutama
Hirmutama is an Estonian verb meaning to frighten, scare, or intimidate someone. It describes the act of causing fear or a sense of fear in another person, through direct action, threats, or intimidating behavior. The verb is used transitively and often appears with a direct object in the accusative case, for example Ta hirmutab mind, meaning He frightens me.
Etymology and related forms: hirmutama is formed from the noun hirm (fear) with a productive verb-forming suffix,
Usage and nuance: The term covers both literal fear and metaphorical intimidation, such as fear-based tactics
Examples and notes: Present tense: Ta hirmutab mind. The form is commonly used to describe actions intended
See also: hirm (fear), hirmutav (frightening), hirmutamine (the act of frightening).