intimidation

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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.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее действие, направленное на то, чтобы заставить кого-то чувствовать страх или неуверенность, часто с целью принуждения к чему-либо, или чувство угрозы или подавленности из-за превосходящего статуса или власти другого человека.esSustantivo que denota la acción de hacer que alguien sienta miedo o inseguridad, a menudo con el fin de obligarlo a hacer algo, o el sentimiento de amenaza o abrumamiento debido al estatus o poder superior de otra persona.frNom 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.deSubstantiv, das die Handlung bezeichnet, jemanden in Angst oder Unsicherheit zu versetzen, oft um ihn zu etwas zu zwingen; auch das Gefühl der Bedrohung oder Einschüchterung durch die überlegene Stellung oder Macht einer anderen Person.ptSubstantivo que designa a ação de ameaçar ou assustar alguém para forçá-lo a fazer algo ou para intimidá-lo, ou o sentimento de medo, insegurança ou opressão causado por alguém com mais poder ou autoridade.zh指通过威胁、恐吓或施压使他人感到害怕或不安全的行为，通常意在迫使对方服从；也可指因他人权势或强势地位而感到的威胁或压迫感。arاسم يدل على فعل إخافة شخص أو حمله على الشعور بالخوف أو عدم الثقة، غالبًا لإجباره على شيء ما، أو على الشعور بالتهديد أو الضغط بسبب تفوق مكانة أو سلطة شخص آخر.

1. Coercion through fear B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruЗапугиваниеesIntimidación (coerción por miedo)frIntimidationdeEinschüchterungptIntimidaçãozh恐吓arتخويف

   同义词: bullyingcoercionharassmentmenaceterrorizationthreatening

   反义词: encouragementpersuasionreassurance

2. Feeling of inferiority C1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruЧувство неполноценностиesIntimidaciónfrsentiment d'inférioritédeGefühl der UnterlegenheitptSentimento de inferioridadezh自卑感arشعور بالدونية

   反义词: assuranceboldnessconfidenceself-esteem

3. Feeling of fear or timidity B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruЗапугиваниеesintimidaciónfrsentiment d'intimidationdeEinschüchterungptIntimidaçãozh恐吓arالتخويف

   同义词: alarmapprehensiondreadfearfearfulnessfrightpanicterrortimiditytrepidation

   反义词: boldnessbraveryconfidencecouragefearlessness

4. Intimidating communication B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruУстрашающее общениеesIntimidación comunicativafrIntimidationdeEinschüchterungptComunicação intimidatóriazh恐吓性沟通arالتواصل الترهيبي

   同义词: bullyingcoercionmenacethreat

   反义词: encouragementpersuasionreassurancesupport

• intimidations plural form
• intimidations' possessive plural form
• intimidation's possessive singular form