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[ in-tim-i-dey -shuh n ] SHOW IPA
/ ɪnˌtɪm ɪˈdeɪ ʃən / PHONETIC RESPELLING
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noun the act of inducing fear or awe:The true motive of most street harassment is intimidation.
the act or process of attempting to force or deter an action by inducing fear:She spoke passionately about the violence and intimidation suffered by African Americans in Mississippi seeking to register to vote.
Origin of intimidation intimid(ate) + -ation
Words nearby intimidation intimate borrowing, intimation, Intimations of Immortality, intime, intimidate, intimidation , intimist, intimitis, intinction, intine, intitle
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Example sentences from the Web for intimidation That perception itself could be enough to intimidate voters and lower turnout for groups who believe they’d be targeted.
Explainer: What “poll watching” really means | Bobbie Johnson| October 8, 2020| MIT Technology Review
The social network said it plans to clamp down further on posts aimed at intimidating voters.
Facebook tightens rules on political posts and ads as the presidential election nears | Danielle Abril| October 7, 2020| Fortune
Four former eBay employees will admit to conspiracy to commit cyberstalking in an elaborate scheme to intimidate a blogger critical of the company.
Four ex-eBay employees to admit guilt in cyberstalking plot | Verne Kopytoff| September 23, 2020| Fortune
You may have heard they can’t be cleaned with soap—but don’t be intimidated.
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The Toronto Star reported that three different women (all unnamed) alleged all manner of harassment and intimidation .
Jian Ghomeshi’s Very Canadian Sex Scandal | Shinan Govani| October 29, 2014| DAILY BEAST
Thus the rumor as well as the reality of the threat is used for intimidation .
Acid Attacks on Women Spread Terror in Iran | IranWire| October 18, 2014| DAILY BEAST
“No” campaigners and journalists have reported bullying and intimidation .
Scots Must Choose Heart or Head | Nico Hines| September 18, 2014| DAILY BEAST
Threats, intimidation , and the usual Internet vitriol sprouted.
How Not to Reply to a Racist Tweet | Tauriq Moosa| August 11, 2014| DAILY BEAST
Hundreds of families moved out of their homes in Diyala province due to intimidation .
How Iran and America Can Beat ISIS Together | Ben Van Heuvelen| June 21, 2014| DAILY BEAST
It was very strange, and Mr. Prohack had to fight against a feeling of intimidation .
Mr. Prohack | E. Arnold Bennett
Intimidation is a powerful weapon of policy, both internationally and internally.
Dictatorship vs. Democracy | Leon Trotsky
I inquired what was the 'intimidation ' and 'coercion' referred to, and I believe was not very definitely answered.
Letters and Literary Memorials of Samuel J. Tilden, v. 1 | Samuel J. Tilden
And, where they were unable to hold their own by intimidation , they resorted to bribery.
The Revolutionary Movement of 1848-9 in Italy, Austria-Hungary, and Germany | C. Edmund (Charles Edmund) Maurice
His method of overwhelming the legislators with favors was more effective in winning their support than intimidation and threats.
Virginia under the Stuarts 1607-1688 | Thomas J. Wertenbaker
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