intimidate

De la Espriella condemned the bombing "in the strongest terms," adding that "terrorism will not intimidate Colombia."

From Barron's ● Aug. 1, 2026

Instead, in stages linked to Israeli withdrawals, the weapons would be decommissioned and stored by precisely the people whom Hamas can intimidate.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026

Liverpool Liberal Democrat leader Carl Cashman said people "absolutely have the right" to protest peacefully but "they do not have the right to intimidate a community that is still bearing the scars of disorder".

From BBC ● Jun. 13, 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

With no Tiamat to intimidate them, the kitchen cats rubbed around his ankles, begging for a late-night treat.

From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville

Offering a lot to process—historically, technically and visually—“Sèvres Extraordinaire!” is that rare species of exhibition that impresses and intimidates in equal measure.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2025

“We’ve seen that this system suppresses and intimidates the majority of children,” said Salwa Duaibis, co-founder of Military Court Watch, a Palestinian legal advocacy group.

From Seattle Times ● Dec. 5, 2023

I find it so fascinating when people are baking like, "Baking intimidates me, baking scares me, so many steps, numbers, math, science, da da, da, da, da."

From Salon ● Jul. 12, 2023

The Protection from Harassment Act 1997 allows for prosecution if a photographer threatens, stalks, intimidates or causes distress.

From Reuters ● May 18, 2023

When he looks at the Mona Lisa, he sees the same contradictory mix, and it intimidates him.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day

But even the director himself was a little intimidated as he began adapting Homer's 2,700-year old story.

From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026

At first I was intimidated, but that didn’t last.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 22, 2026

The idea is to have expert hairstylists train uninitiated or intimidated fathers on how to comb and braid their kids’ hair, using salon-type head mannequins but in a setting for bros.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 19, 2026

Feeling a bit intimidated after my last interaction, I decided to text instead of call.

From Barron's ● Jun. 18, 2026

I’d like to think that I wasn’t the type of person to be easily intimidated by other kids—even the ones that were taller, stronger, or better armed than I was.

From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken

But his intimidating onyx armor obscures all that, much in the way Darth Vader’s helmet and cloak overcompensate for his shriveled form.

From Salon ● Aug. 2, 2026

That intimidating record is still more than two years off for Scheffler, but current evidence suggests knocking him off top spot will be extraordinarily difficult.

From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026

I know changing careers is intimidating, but I applaud your self-awareness.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 20, 2026

This ability may have helped them reach leaves high in trees, appear more intimidating to predators, attract mates, or reproduce.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 20, 2026

At six feet five inches tall and over 250 pounds, he could seem a little intimidating, but his wife and mother insisted that he was sweet and gentle.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson