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intimidate

[in-tim-i-deyt] / ɪnˈtɪm ɪˌdeɪt /


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The new boss will want to make a mark—almost any mark will do—to intimidate top performers and encourage sycophants.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

He is so eager to intimidate survivors that he’s willing to pay the price of reminding Americans that E. Jean Carroll — and the harrowing, compelling story she tells — exists.

From Salon • May 29, 2026

On Thursday, he denied that his administration was seeking to intimidate Havana when asked about positioning the USS Nimitz near Cuba.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

After one of the attacks, she explains, two men called into the shop and tried to intimidate her, saying they wanted the premises to set up a barber shop.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

Still, she wasn’t shy about using her bulk to intimidate her opponents.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson




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