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intimidation

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


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

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

The local MP Chris Hazzard from Sinn Féin described the constituency as "a welcoming place defined by beautiful forests, mountains, and beaches - not masked intimidation".

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Baqaei called the threat toward Oman "a worrying sign of the normalisation of anarchy and intimidation in international relations".

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

Whether Brian’s cousin is an attorney, local judge, the mayor of the town or the pope makes little difference here, except for exercising leverage with threats and intimidation.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

For sheer grandeur, scale, and intimidation value, I doubt if any corporate orientation exceeds that of Wal-Mart.

From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich




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