intimidation

noun

Definition of intimidationnext
as in fear

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intimidation
  1. fear
  2. threat
  3. violence
  4. coercion
  5. menace
  6. terror
  7. terrorism
  8. pressure
Noun
  • The program provides participants opportunities to express their emotions and fears, working with professional organizations to facilitate deep sessions that help members process these feelings.
    Hessie Jones, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Moving onto the finale, where Paul tells Jimmy to face his shame and fear with Alice.
    Jim Halterman, Variety, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of fear
Noun
  • That closeness is a testament to the skills of case officers, especially considering that spies regularly engage and build rapport with individuals who pose threats to American safety—criminals, terrorists, diplomats from the world’s most odious regimes.
    Jeremy Hurewitz, TIME, 21 Dec. 2024
  • Police said the perpetrator was acting alone and there wasn’t any threat to the greater community.
    Ross O'Keefe, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of threat
Noun
  • Other lawmakers cited the violence at the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot as their reason for not attending the upcoming inauguration.
    Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
  • In this location, there is a layering of histories of violence coupled with limited resources.
    Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of violence
Noun
  • That involves an intent to intimidate or coerce a civilian population; influence the policy of a unit of government by intimidation or coercion; or affect the conduct of a unit of government by murder, assassination, or kidnapping.
    Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
  • In Season 2, a young couple witnesses an alarming fight between their boss and his wife, triggering chess moves of favors and coercion in the elitist world of a country club and its Korean billionaire owner.
    Denise Petski, Deadline, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of coercion
Noun
  • Lyrical snatches of daily life—passing moments of grace on a job outside Nickel’s grounds or during free moments in a rec room—are haunted by traces of past brutality and flickers of menace.
    Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 6 Dec. 2024
  • The novel is full of obscure menace and offbeat philosophy, with characters including ecological extremists, shadowy political bosses, and a radical social theorist who lives in a cave.
    The Atlantic, The Atlantic, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of menace
Noun
  • Luigi Mangione already was charged with murder in the Dec. 4 killing of Brian Thompson, but the terror allegation is new.
    Jake Offenhartz and Jennifer Peltz, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Terrifier 3—the shock horror hit where Art the Clown brings terror to the Christmas season—is arriving on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD this week.
    Tim Lammers, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of terror
Noun
  • Today's top stories Luigi Mangione has been indicted for murder as an act of terrorism for the killing of UnitedHealthcare's CEO.
    Brittney Melton, NPR, 18 Dec. 2024
  • The 26-year-old is charged with one count of first-degree murder in furtherance of terrorism and two counts of second-degree murder, one of which is charged as killing as an act of terrorism.
    Sara Salinas, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of terrorism
Noun
  • The pressure to change usually stems from dissatisfaction.
    Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Amorim would have known in advance the reaction generated, and the additional pressure provoked.
    Laurie Whitwell, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of pressure
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