INTIMIDATION Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

intimidation

noun

Definition of intimidation

as in fear

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Recent Examples of intimidation Carro’s anonymity order is designed to protect jurors from possible harassment and intimidation efforts. — Adam Reiss, NBC news, 11 Aug. 2026 Military intimidation continues, but China is also waging a battle over language, law, and international legitimacy. — Charlie Campbell, Time, 11 Aug. 2026 In Season 1, Sugar was hard-edged and assertive; the kind of private investigator who leads with intimidation and meets aggression with equal aggression. — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 7 Aug. 2026 In March 2026, Didulo’s and Manz’s charges for intimidation of a justice-system participant were shelved due to lack of evidence, though prosecutors have one year to refile. — Zander Sherman, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2026 Similar to previous years, about 92% of personal crimes reported fell under the categories of simple assault or intimidation. — Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026 Cockburn describes an emerging playbook in which developers use intimidation tactics to blunt democratic opposition. — Rana Mitter, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026 The prosecution opposed the motion, characterizing the pink clothing as victim advocacy rather than jury intimidation. — Kelsie Cairns, FOXNews.com, 4 Aug. 2026 According to the National Policing Institute, these regulations are intended to prevent intimidation or interference with freedom of elections. — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 4 Aug. 2026

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Noun

The quake initially triggered fears of a tsunami, and a warning from Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency, issuing alerts to stay away from beaches and calls for people to evacuate.

— Jason Volack, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
Jacobita Cortes, a United Methodist pastor in Chicago, said that fear has changed the rhythms of her community.

— Maria Santana, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of fear

Noun

The goal is also to keep the aircraft adaptable as threats and military requirements change.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 19 Aug. 2026
Firms in the Program may receive threat information from other private entities and from federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial agencies, and may propose operations to the NCC.

— Jill Goldenziel, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of threat

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By retracing Berezovska’s footsteps, finding witnesses and hearing from one of the men accused of killing her, CNN has uncovered a tale of violence, strange twists and unanswered questions.

— Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
Lúcia added the Maria da Penha law needed updating because violence against women in Brazil is also a matter of power and as many femicides take place out of women’s homes in situations that are reported to police but ignored.

— Mauricio Savarese, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of violence

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For decades, Washington’s use of economic and military coercion was constrained, at least in part, by the damage that such actions could inflict on the United States, including through oil shocks.

— Jason Bordoff, Foreign Affairs, 14 Aug. 2026
However, coercion and the constant specter of war have also fed disillusionment and conflict fatigue.

— Charlie Campbell, Time, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of coercion

Noun

Bailey has been a menace, consistently pressuring Geno Smith during practices, and Baker Mayfield throughout the two joint practices.

— Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 13 Aug. 2026
Some experts say the engagement with Moscow is helping improve North Korea’s military capabilities, and Zelenskyy warned that the battlefield experience would help Pyongyang menace other countries in its region.

— ABC News, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of menace

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Since 2014, according to human-rights group Foro Penal, more than 14,000 people have been detained for political reasons, although many have been charged with crimes including terrorism.

— Catherine Ellis, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2026
Far-right extremists are even encouraging Jewish-Arab violence atop the Temple Mount, the most sacred site in Judaism and the third holiest in Islam, which could ignite anti-Israel religious violence and terrorism in the region.

— Trudy Rubin, Twin Cities, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of terrorism

Noun

The pressure to win silverware might be off, but this summer is when Villa are entering into more unknowns than ever before under Emery.

— Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
Prices of the precious commodity have swung dramatically from one season to the next, particularly as issues such as climate change, water scarcity and pest and disease pressures persist.

— Sam Meredith, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026

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