intimidate

Example Sentences

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“By agreeing to this settlement, and waiving their right to appeal, Justin Baldoni and every individual defendant now face personal liability for abusing the legal system to silence and intimidate Ms. Lively,” the attorneys said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

“He’s gone so far as to try and intimidate the pope, for God’s sake,” Racicot said.

From Salon • Apr. 17, 2026

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

Indicting Darnell was a worrisome signal that they were willing to threaten and intimidate people.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson