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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..
2.
emotionfeeling of fear or anxiety caused by the possibility of danger
- She felt a sense of intimidation walking alone at night..
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
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
under pressure
subjected to aggressive pressure or intimidation
intimidation
characterized by intimidating or threatening behavior
behavior
persistent bothering or intimidation of someone
behavior
look at someone until they look away in intimidation
intimidation
look at someone until they look away
warning
indirect warning or intimidation not openly expressed
conflict
use of intimidation or coercion to control others
intimidation tactic
intimidate someone to achieve a goal
intimidation
methods used to intimidate or control others
intimidation
person using force to intimidate others
conflict
through coercion or intimidation
intimidation
the act of discouraging or intimidating someone
intimidation
intimidating due to size or nature
security or threat
people employed to provide physical protection or intimidation
intimidation
intimidate someone using psychological tactics
intimidated
subjected to extreme intimidation or violence
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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- French:intimidation, appréhension, ...
- German:Einschüchterung, Angst, ...
- Italian:intimidazione, minaccia, ...
- Spanish:intimidación, amedrentamiento, ...
- Portuguese:intimidação, medo, ...
- Chinese:恐吓, 恐惧, ...
- Japanese:脅迫, 恐怖, ...
- Arabic:تَرْهِيب, تَخويف, ...
- Hebrew:הַפְחָדָה, פַּחַד, ...
- Russian:запугивание, страх, ...
- Ukrainian:залякування, страх, ...
- Hindi:धमकी, भय, ...
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