intimidation
/ɪnˌtɪmɪˈdeɪʃən/
noun
- The act of making someone feel frightened or less confident, often to force them to do something.
- The company's intimidation of its workers led to a formal complaint.
- The bully used intimidation to get other kids to give him their lunch money.
- Witnesses were afraid to testify because of intimidation from the gang.
- The feeling of being frightened or lacking confidence in a situation.
- The size of the task caused a feeling of intimidation in the team.
- He felt a sense of intimidation when he walked into the room full of experts.
- Her intimidation faded as she realized everyone was friendly.
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