INTIMIDATIONS Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

intimidations

noun

plural of intimidation

as in threats

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Noun

In March, Ben Saul, UN special rapporteur on counterterrorism and human rights, condemned both US and Iranian threats to target civilian energy infrastructure.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
Authorities said the inmate had been in custody since April 10, 2024, while awaiting trial on charges of robbery, criminal threats, brandishing a weapon and petty theft.

— Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026

Definition of threats

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Her recent work revives a dreamy Renaissance style to show its absurd incompatibility with the raging, petulant menaces in whom the world’s power is concentrated.

— Eugenie Brinkema, ARTnews.com, 14 June 2026
Our roads are concussion- and whiplash-inducing menaces.

— Ticked Off, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2026

Definition of menaces

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The percentage of Californians (including non-likely voters) who called energy costs a big problem rose 9 points from last July — a sign of the growing pressures high gasoline costs and electrical bills are bringing to bear on state residents.

— Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026
Africa’s largest oil refinery has moved to price its products in Nigeria in US dollars, which could increase inflationary pressures ahead of presidential elections in January.

— Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 15 July 2026

Definition of pressures

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