intimidation

• Nom désignant l'action d'intimider, c'est-à-dire de faire peur ou de menacer quelqu'un afin de le contraindre ou de le décourager, ou encore le sentiment d'être menacé ou dominé en raison du statut ou de l'autorité supérieure d'une autre personne.

A noun referring to the act of making someone feel frightened or less confident, often to force them to do something, or the feeling of being threatened or discouraged by someone's superior status or power.

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1. Coercion through fearB2formal

   The act of frightening or threatening someone weaker in order to force them to do something.

   Intimidation

   • The manager used intimidation to make employees work overtime without pay.
   • Witnesses were silenced through intimidation by the gang.
   • Political leaders often deny using intimidation, yet it remains a common tactic.
   • She refused to give in to the intimidation and reported the threats to the police.

   Synonymesbullyingcoercionharassmentmenaceterrorizationthreatening

   Antonymesencouragementpersuasionreassurance

2. Feeling of inferiorityC1formal

   A feeling of discouragement or inferiority when faced with someone of superior fame, wealth, or status.

   sentiment d'infériorité

   • Standing next to the famous actor, he felt a wave of intimidation.
   • The lavish party caused a sense of intimidation among the less wealthy guests.
   • Many students experience intimidation when surrounded by brilliant peers.
   • Her quiet confidence masked any feeling of intimidation she might have felt.

   Antonymesassuranceboldnessconfidenceself-esteem

3. Feeling of fear or timidityB2formal

   The state of being made to feel afraid or timid due to a perceived threat.

   sentiment d'intimidation

   • The dark alley filled him with sudden intimidation.
   • Public speaking often causes intimidation even in seasoned professionals.
   • Children sometimes feel intimidation in the presence of strict teachers.
   • She overcame her intimidation and delivered a powerful speech.

   Synonymesalarmapprehensiondreadfearfearfulnessfrightpanicterrortimiditytrepidation

   Antonymesboldnessbraveryconfidencecouragefearlessness

4. Intimidating communicationB2formal

   A message or behavior intended to discourage someone from attempting something through fear.

   Intimidation

   • The anonymous letter was a clear intimidation meant to stop the investigation.
   • His aggressive tone was a form of intimidation to prevent further questions.
   • Online trolls use threats and mockery as intimidation to silence dissent.
   • The boss's constant criticism was an intimidation tactic to control the team.

   Synonymesbullyingcoercionmenacethreat

   Antonymesencouragementpersuasionreassurancesupport