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An army recruiter left an intimidating in·tim·i·date  
tr.v. in·tim·i·dat·ed, in·tim·i·dat·ing, in·tim·i·dates
1. To make timid; fill with fear.

2. To coerce or inhibit by or as if by threats.
 message on a potential enlistee's cell phone in an attempt to sign him up. He said it would be a violation of federal law if the prospect did not show up to a meeting, which is untrue un·true  
adj. un·tru·er, un·tru·est
1. Contrary to fact; false.

2. Deviating from a standard; not straight, even, level, or exact.

3. Disloyal; unfaithful.
. "You fail to appear, and we'll have a warrant," he said, according to according to
prep.
1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians.

2. In keeping with: according to instructions.

3.
 KHOU-TV in Houston, which obtained the voice mail message.
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Date:Jul 1, 2005
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