INTIMIDATION Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

intimidation

noun

Definition of intimidation

as in fear

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Recent Examples of intimidation The couple was charged last week with multiple counts of conspiracy to commit child abuse and witness intimidation. — James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026 Cases can be delayed with different tactics, including intimidation, corruption and procedural mistakes that can reduce charges or even lead to acquittals, said Carole Grace Mbarga, a Cameroonian rights activist. — ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026 Last month, Central Connecticut State University President Zulma Toro stepped down after the union president filed a complaint of workforce bullying and intimidation against her. — Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 14 Oct. 2026 Her coworkers have concerns about workplace safety, harassment, verbal abuse and intimidation, according to the news release. — Charlotte Observer, 14 Oct. 2026 Hollywood should be a city where Jewish residents can live openly, safely and proudly, without intimidation, hatred or antisemitism. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 14 Oct. 2026 According to reports and investigations into the allegations, a culture of fear and intimidation by Brand’s fame and influence allowed the alleged behaviour to persist for many years. — Alex Ritman, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026 DePeña pleaded not guilty in Essex Superior Court in Salem to 14 charges of distribution of a wiretapped communication and one count of witness intimidation. — Matt Schooley, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026 What about intimidation and challenges by government officials? — Justin Levitt, The Conversation, 13 Oct. 2026

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Noun

The White House decision has heightened fears that Ukraine could be left exposed to Moscow's escalating attacks as winter approaches.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026
That a self-image forged in the crucible of the fear of being ugly makes women amputate their talents?

— Eugenie Brinkema, ARTnews.com, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of fear

Noun

In contrast to other Gulf monarchies, especially Saudi Arabia, Qatar sees no threat in the Muslim Brotherhood, the political movement that spawned Hamas.

— Eric Cortellessa, Time, 18 Oct. 2026
In other words, the biggest threats on the horizon might not be the Vatican or their local dioceses as much as time and money.

— Jonathan Bullington, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of threat

Noun

Some lawmakers worry broadcasting the execution could inspire more violence.

— Erin Jones, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026
Blending psychological drama with raw folk horror steeped in the West Slavic mythology of Kashubia, Òpi explores violence, repression and the horrors inherited from one generation to the next.

— Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of violence

Noun

Dangerous donkeys On one side is the public safety crowd, who insist the 500-pound beasts are a menace to the free flow of commerce.

— Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026
Few directors are better than Mungiu at capturing the non-wisdom of crowds, and every glimpse of the Gheorghius in communion with other Christians throws off an air of mass-smiling menace.

— Justin Chang, New Yorker, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of menace

Noun

Phobos and Deimos take their names from the Greek mythological personifications of fear and terror, sons of the war god Ares, whose Roman counterpart is Mars.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026
Founded in 2015 by Thomas Brag, Matt Dajer, Ammar Kandil and Derin Emre, the group gained traction through their videos about travel, adventure and, in the wake of terror attacks in Beirut and Paris, inclusivity.

— Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of terror

Noun

According to Schell, federal investigators found no evidence of terrorism or bomb-making materials and did not pursue federal charges before county authorities took over the case a couple of weeks later.

— Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026
Australian lawmaker Helen Haines was in critical condition on Monday after being deliberately struck by a car outside her office, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese saying a terrorism task force would be investigating the suspect arrested.

— Reuters, NBC news, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of terrorism

Noun

In retrospect, many Democrats now think that the candidates in 2020 were too willing to bow to pressure with cameras rolling.

— David Weigel, semafor.com, 19 Oct. 2026
Courtney is in school to become a nurse practitioner, which added even more pressure to a home-and-work-life balance.

— Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026

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