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/
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 boss used loud intimidation to silence the new employee at the meeting.
No administration's intimidation breaks true determination!
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“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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