intimidation
pronunciation
How to pronounce intimidation in British English:
UK [ɪnˌtɪmɪ'deɪʃn]
How to pronounce intimidation in American English:
US [ɪntɪməˈdeʃən]
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- Noun:
- 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
Word Origin
- intimidation (n.)
- 1650s, noun of action from intimidate; perhaps modeled on French intimidation.
Example
- 1. Candidates are increasingly resorting to intimidation to win .
- 2. Even more disturbing are reports of intimidation of non-governmental organisations .
- 3. They experience humiliation , intimidation and hints that they should quit .
- 4. Similar intimidation has surely helped discourage action on the currency front .
- 5. Sutton granted in this section that intimidation can be used strategically to gain power .