intimidation — the action of intimidating someone, or the state of being intimidated; threatening behavior designed to discourage someone
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the action of intimidating someone, or the state of being intimidated; threatening behavior designed to discourage someone
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˌtɪmɪˈdeɪʃən/
Korean meaning: 협박, 위협; 누군가를 겁주거나 기죽이는 행위
Korean pronunciation: 인**티**미**데이**션
Example Sentences
- The boss's intimidation made the entire office feel like a horror movie set.
- Police arrested three men for witness intimidation in the fraud case.
- My cat's intimidation tactics include staring at me while knocking things off the table.
intimidation
NOUN//ɪnˌtɪmɪˈdeɪʃən//
the action of intimidating someone, or the state of being intimidated; threatening behavior designed to discourage someone
the action of intimidating someone, or the state of being intimidated; threatening behavior designed to discourage someone
No administration's intimidation breaks true determination!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어에서 온 단어로, '두려움을 주다'라는 의미의 'intimidare'에서 유래했습니다. 'timid'(소심한)와 어원이 같아서, 누군가를 소심하게 만드는 행위라고 생각하면 됩니다.
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📝Examples
“The boss's intimidation made the entire office feel like a horror movie set.”
“Police arrested three men for witness intimidation in the fraud case.”
“My cat's intimidation tactics include staring at me while knocking things off the table.”
“The company was fined for using intimidation to prevent workers from joining unions.”
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