intimidation
ɪnˌtɪmɪˈdeɪʃən
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Definition of intimidation - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
coercionact of making someone afraid to force them to do something
  • The mob used intimidation to control the local businesses..
bullying threatening
2.
emotionfeeling of fear or anxiety caused by the possibility of danger
  • She felt a sense of intimidation walking alone at night..
fear fright terror
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Origin of intimidation

Latin, intimidare (to frighten)

Terms with intimidation included in their meaning

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intimidation
act of intimidating someone repeatedly to exert control
intimidation
person who uses strength to intimidate others
cowv.
intimidation
intimidate or frighten someone into submission
force away
make someone leave forcefully or by intimidation
conflict
compel someone to retreat through intimidation
intimidation
become still due to an intimidating look
intimidation
deter someone from an action by inducing fear
conflict
subject to aggressive pressure or intimidation

Examples of intimidation in a sentence

  • Intimidation was used by the gang to maintain their territory.
  • The dog's growl added to his intimidation.
  • Intimidation tactics were used to control the crowd.

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  1. French:intimidation, appréhension, ...
  2. German:Einschüchterung, Angst, ...
  3. Italian:intimidazione, minaccia, ...
  4. Spanish:intimidación, amedrentamiento, ...
  5. Portuguese:intimidação, medo, ...
  6. Chinese:恐吓, 恐惧, ...
  7. Japanese:脅迫, 恐怖, ...
  8. Arabic:تَرْهِيب, تَخويف, ...
  9. Hebrew:הַפְחָדָה, פַּחַד, ...
  10. Russian:запугивание, страх, ...
  11. Ukrainian:залякування, страх, ...
  12. Hindi:धमकी, भय, ...
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