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/a-chi-CAR/

To intimidate someone until they back down, or to shrink back yourself out of fear. In Argentina and Uruguay to 'achicarse' is to show weakness under pressure — caving when the situation demands you hold firm.

Example

"Don't back down in front of the boss, you're in the right."

"They intimidated him in the argument and he said nothing more."

Word family
Regional synonyms:

Platillo mexicano hecho con tortilla frita bañada en salsa verde o roja, con crema, queso y cebolla. Son la cura oficial de la cruda en México y el desayuno perfecto después de una noche de fiesta.