INTIMIDATION Definition & Meaning

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intimidation

[in-tim-i-dey-shuhn]

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noun

the act of inducing fear or awe.
The true motive of most street harassment is intimidation.
the act or process of attempting to force or deter an action by inducing fear.
She spoke passionately about the violence and intimidation suffered by African Americans in Mississippi seeking to register to vote.

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of intimidation¹

intimid(ate) ( def. ) + -ation ( def. )

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The sheer volume of betting makes policing the harassment and intimidation of athletes an enormous challenge.

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It accuses prosecutors of engaging in instances of "evidence tampering" and "witness intimidation".

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As media companies face a campaign of intimidation from the Trump administration, the figure of Murrow, standing tall in the face of demagogic adversity, is the courageous example we need right now.

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Previously, victims of domestic violence were awarded less points for social housing than victims of terrorism or paramilitary intimidation.

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People like Guimaraes experience a wide variety of harassment, including judicial intimidation, physical violence, death threats, and killings.

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