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Recent Examples of intimidation
Several people described it as an act of intimidation.
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Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 6 Feb. 2026
In Accra, Sweetpea is punched in the face by a man in a public restroom in an intimidation attempt to get her off Tender’s tail.
—Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 6 Feb. 2026
Volunteers are accompanying children and educators to and from school so daily routines can continue without intimidation.
—Marilyn Carlson Nelson, New York Daily News, 5 Feb. 2026
Now, an arrest warrant has been issued for Stjepovic on charges of ethnic intimidation and criminal mischief.
—Patrick Damp, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
Traffickers rely on guns for intimidation, control and protection of their criminal proceeds along with drugs to entrap and manipulate victims, launder money and commit various tax crimes, Raybould said.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Feb. 2026
His supporters physically attacked Turks who campaigned on the streets against Erdoğan’s proposal to transform Turkey’s long-standing parliamentary political system into a presidential system, creating an atmosphere of intimidation and fear.
—Kaya Genç, The Dial, 3 Feb. 2026
This week, Scott was convicted of witness intimidation by a jury.
—Jude Joffe-Block, NPR, 31 Jan. 2026
This is nothing but intimidation.
—Tony Cook, IndyStar, 31 Jan. 2026
Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 6 Feb. 2026
In Accra, Sweetpea is punched in the face by a man in a public restroom in an intimidation attempt to get her off Tender’s tail.
—Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 6 Feb. 2026
Volunteers are accompanying children and educators to and from school so daily routines can continue without intimidation.
—Marilyn Carlson Nelson, New York Daily News, 5 Feb. 2026
Now, an arrest warrant has been issued for Stjepovic on charges of ethnic intimidation and criminal mischief.
—Patrick Damp, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
Traffickers rely on guns for intimidation, control and protection of their criminal proceeds along with drugs to entrap and manipulate victims, launder money and commit various tax crimes, Raybould said.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Feb. 2026
His supporters physically attacked Turks who campaigned on the streets against Erdoğan’s proposal to transform Turkey’s long-standing parliamentary political system into a presidential system, creating an atmosphere of intimidation and fear.
—Kaya Genç, The Dial, 3 Feb. 2026
This week, Scott was convicted of witness intimidation by a jury.
—Jude Joffe-Block, NPR, 31 Jan. 2026
This is nothing but intimidation.
—Tony Cook, IndyStar, 31 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intimidation
Noun
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The killings of Good and Pretti sparked further fear and backlash.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Twelve years after an NFL game was first shown on television in a period of fear of war and triumph in war, the championship game itself was broadcast across the country for the first time.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Trump later dropped that threat.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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Trump has been outspoken about his plans to acquire Greenland, citing national security threats from Russia and China.—
Sarah Davis,
The Hill,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Although Pakistan's capital has seen relatively few attacks compared with other regions, the country has experienced a recent rise in militant violence.—
MUNIR AHMED,
Arkansas Online,
8 Feb. 2026
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The men who were charged in December are facing two counts of kidnapping resulting in death and one count of causing the death of a person in furtherance of a crime of violence and drug trafficking crime.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2026
Noun
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And then the second one has to do with potential threats or coercion or fraud in relation to the voting process.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
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De Cossío argued that dialogue is a better alternative for the US than coercion.—
Bianna Golodryga,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The track, which thrums with delightful menace, blends Knocked Loose’s heavy riffs with Curry’s rapid-fire bars, deliciously denouncing group-think.—
Brenna Ehrlich,
Rolling Stone,
10 Feb. 2026
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But the ability to beat back our more routine pathological menaces is a good indicator of the country’s ability to take on bigger, more virulent threats.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The critical bulletin issued to pilots and airlines not to fly below 18,000 feet was initially set for 10 days, a duration for a full grounding not used since the 9/11 terror attacks.—
Jennifer Jacobs,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
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The film delves into the fragility of the human mind, the dangers of AI warfare, and the indomitable spirit required to confront terror in an increasingly digital world.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The superseding indictment adds four counts of acts of terrorism while armed, two counts each of first-degree murder and assault with intent to kill.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Defendants are accused of assisting Hamas during wartime, financing terrorism activity and engaging in bribery despite knowing goods could reach the militant group.—
Sam Mednick,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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To transmit more power, there are two ways – either a larger hose (thicker cables and higher current) or higher pressure (higher voltage).—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Feb. 2026
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Around the same time, Southwest’s management came under pressure following an activist takeover by Elliott Investment Management.—
Dallas Morning News,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Intimidation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intimidation. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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