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intimidation

[in-tim-i-dey-shuhn] / ɪnˌtɪm ɪˈdeɪ ʃən /


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Ghana, Malawi and Nigeria are among the African countries that have been repatriating some of their citizens seeking to escape violence and intimidation in South Africa ahead of the deadline.

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026

International healthcare workers told BBC News NI they faced intimidation and some feared for their safety.

From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026

In addition, aggressive behavior, verbal and physical intimidation and hate speech were banned.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

"When platforms stop enforcing their own rules against threats, hate, and harassment, they become complicit in normalizing intimidation and harassment of elected officials," said Imran Ahmed, chief executive of CCDH.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Within a few months Zindzi — who was not banned — was upset by the security police’s intimidation.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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