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Intimidation: meaning, definitions and examples

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intimidation

 

[ ɪnˌtɪmɪˈdeɪʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

fear

The action of intimidating someone, or the state of being intimidated; the feeling of being intimidated; the state of feeling fear or lack of confidence due to threats or pressure.

Synonyms

bullying, coercion, threatening

Examples of usage

  • He used intimidation to get what he wanted.
  • The witness was too scared to testify due to intimidation tactics.
Context #2 | Noun

harassment

The action of making someone feel timid or fearful; behavior or actions that make someone feel scared or inferior.

Synonyms

menace, pressure

Examples of usage

  • She felt constant intimidation from her boss.
  • The intimidation at work was affecting her mental health.

Translations

Translations of the word "intimidation" in other languages:

🇵🇹 intimidação

🇮🇳 धमकी

🇩🇪 Einschüchterung

🇮🇩 intimidasi

🇺🇦 залякування

🇵🇱 zastraszanie

🇯🇵 脅迫 (きょうはく)

🇫🇷 intimidation

🇪🇸 intimidación

🇹🇷 gözdağı

🇰🇷 협박 (협박)

🇸🇦 تخويف

🇨🇿 zastrašování

🇸🇰 zastrašovanie

🇨🇳 恐吓 (kǒnghè)

🇸🇮 ustrahovanje

🇮🇸 hóta

🇰🇿 қорқыту

🇬🇪 შინაგანი

🇦🇿 təhdid

🇲🇽 intimidación

Etymology

The word 'intimidation' originates from the Latin word 'intimidare', which means 'to make afraid'. The concept of intimidation has been prevalent throughout history, often used as a tool for control or dominance. Intimidation can take various forms, from physical threats to psychological manipulation. In modern society, intimidation is often associated with bullying, harassment, or coercion.

See also: intimidating, intimidator.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,272, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.