intimidation
UK/in,timi'deiʃәn/US
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Definitions
n.
The act of frightening or threatening someone, especially to control them or stop them acting freely
恐吓，威胁（尤指为操控他人或阻止其自由行动）
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedThe noun of intimidate (in- 'into' + timid 'afraid' + -ation 'act of') = the act of putting fear into someone. Common in legal and political contexts: voter intimidation, witness intimidation.
Root tim still carries 5 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.voter intimidation选民恐吓
- 2.witness intimidation证人恐吓
- 3.intimidation tactics恐吓手段
- 4.acts of intimidation恐吓行为
- 5.physical intimidation肢体恐吓
Example Sentences
- 1.
The election was marred by widespread voter intimidation.
- 2.
Workers complained of intimidation by their managers.
- 3.
Such intimidation tactics only made the protesters angrier.