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intimidate

[in-tim-i-deyt] / ɪnˈtɪm ɪˌdeɪt /


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In one case, police detained a pro-royalist supporter, Durga Prasai, for social media posts allegedly meant to intimidate potential voters.

From Barron's • Mar. 3, 2026

We have introduced the Transnational Repression Policy Act, which would establish a clear U.S. strategy to hold accountable foreign governments and their agents who intimidate or harm people in the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026

Harteveld believes experiences such as her family's intimidate women from being involved in politics.

From BBC • Mar. 1, 2026

Andrew Jay Schwartzman, a public interest communications attorney, said Carr is using his bully pulpit at the FCC to intimidate “a timorous broadcasting industry.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2026

He kicked and battered the air in some clumsy attempt to intimidate Gingersnipes, but she would not be deterred.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman




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