intimidation (Meaning)

Wordnet

intimidation (n)

the act of intimidating a weaker person to make them do something

the feeling of discouragement in the face of someone's superior fame or wealth or status etc.

the feeling of being intimidated; being made to feel afraid or timid

a communication that makes you afraid to try something

Webster

intimidation (n.)

The act of making timid or fearful or of deterring by threats; the state of being intimidated; as, the voters were kept from the polls by intimidation.

intimidation Sentence Examples

  1. The witness reported feeling a sense of intimidation during the interrogation.
  2. The athlete filed a complaint against the opposing team, alleging acts of intimidation on the field.
  3. The company implemented strict policies to prevent any form of workplace intimidation.
  4. The anti-bullying campaign aimed to raise awareness about the harmful effects of intimidation in schools.
  5. The union leaders denounced the use of intimidation tactics by the employers during negotiations.
  6. The judge took the issue of witness intimidation seriously, imposing strict penalties on the accused.
  7. The journalist refused to succumb to intimidation and continued to report on controversial topics.
  8. Employees attended a workshop on recognizing and addressing workplace intimidation.
  9. The student council initiated a campaign to promote a school culture free from intimidation.
  10. The community rallied against political intimidation, demanding a fair and transparent electoral process.

FAQs About the word intimidation

the act of intimidating a weaker person to make them do something, the feeling of discouragement in the face of someone's superior fame or wealth or status etc.

fear, coercion, duress, violence, bullying, compulsion, terror, terrorism, menace, threat

agreement, approval, permission, agreement, consent, consent, permission, approval, persuasion,reason

The witness reported feeling a sense of intimidation during the interrogation.

The athlete filed a complaint against the opposing team, alleging acts of intimidation on the field.

The company implemented strict policies to prevent any form of workplace intimidation.

The anti-bullying campaign aimed to raise awareness about the harmful effects of intimidation in schools.