intimidations

noun

plural of intimidation
as in threats

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  1. threats
  2. menaces
  3. terrors
  4. pressures
Noun
  • Golden Dome aims to shield the entire United States from all missile threats launched from anywhere, including from Russia and China.
    — Jeffrey Lewis, Foreign Affairs, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Nelson Wiseman, a professor emeritus of political science at the University of Toronto, said Trump’s annexation threats carry particular weight in Quebec.
    — Rob Gillies, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of threats
Noun
  • There are some crazy laser rays, goofy wipe transitions, robots who are menaces to society, to be sure.
    — Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Those menaces to society take their street tactics with them behind bars and prey on each other.
    — Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 20 July 2026
Definition of menaces
Noun
  • Interestingly enough, facing the terrors of the world head-on is something that Danny mentions to Alice, too.
    — Erin Qualey, Vulture, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The woods could be hiding places of witches and sorcerers, disguised as the old and feeble, but capable of summoning wonder and terrors, charms as well as curses.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 July 2026
Definition of terrors
Noun
  • Consequently, these price pressures could become significantly more pronounced by the end of this year, with effects potentially extending into 2027.
    — , CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
  • When Miley asked how Taylor-Joy is managing the pressures of entering such a major property, the actress shrugged it off.
    — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of pressures
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“Intimidations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intimidations. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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