/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."
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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: