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Recent Examples of intimidation
Her chief lieutenants in this operation are Bronco (Jake Gyllenhaal) and Sid (Henry Cavill), who specialize in intimidation, surveillance, bribery, and other assorted sins.
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Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 15 May 2026
At the time of the armed assault in May 2020, Brown was on probation for a 2014 conviction for assault and battery with a knife and witness intimidation.
—Mike Toole, CBS News, 14 May 2026
Court documents obtained by Guardian Australia detailed a lengthy history of alleged violence, threats and intimidation involving multiple former partners dating back more than a decade.
—Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
The recent attacks have led Mirvis to say the Jewish community was facing a sustained campaign of violence and intimidation.
—Reuters, NBC news, 14 May 2026
In 2014, he was convicted of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon — in that case a knife — and witness intimidation.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
At the time of the 2020 armed assault, Brown was on probation for a 2014 conviction for assault and battery with a dangerous weapon (knife) and witness intimidation.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 13 May 2026
Since 2016, whether by executive orders or by state laws, what can or cannot be taught in the nation’s classrooms has been increasingly subject to scrutiny, censorship, intimidation, and even threats of violence.
—Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 12 May 2026
Adrian Williams, 18, a Portage High School senior, was charged with intimidation, a Level 6 felony, for his actions in an April 10 incident outside of the Planet Fitness in Portage.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 15 May 2026
At the time of the armed assault in May 2020, Brown was on probation for a 2014 conviction for assault and battery with a knife and witness intimidation.
—Mike Toole, CBS News, 14 May 2026
Court documents obtained by Guardian Australia detailed a lengthy history of alleged violence, threats and intimidation involving multiple former partners dating back more than a decade.
—Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
The recent attacks have led Mirvis to say the Jewish community was facing a sustained campaign of violence and intimidation.
—Reuters, NBC news, 14 May 2026
In 2014, he was convicted of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon — in that case a knife — and witness intimidation.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
At the time of the 2020 armed assault, Brown was on probation for a 2014 conviction for assault and battery with a dangerous weapon (knife) and witness intimidation.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 13 May 2026
Since 2016, whether by executive orders or by state laws, what can or cannot be taught in the nation’s classrooms has been increasingly subject to scrutiny, censorship, intimidation, and even threats of violence.
—Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 12 May 2026
Adrian Williams, 18, a Portage High School senior, was charged with intimidation, a Level 6 felony, for his actions in an April 10 incident outside of the Planet Fitness in Portage.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intimidation
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Renter Mandy Feng, who prefers to use a pseudonym for fear of being seen criticizing the authorities, said the stimulus the government is offering has failed to offset people’s anxiety over an uncertain economic outlook.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
18 May 2026
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China's exports gathered pace in April as factories scrambled to meet surging overseas demand from foreign buyers stockpiling goods as the Iran fanned fears of higher input costs.—
Anniek Bao,Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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The sheriff's office added that there was no threat to the community and also no suspect at large.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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Ackman pushed back on concerns over Microsoft’s $190 billion 2026 capex budget, arguing it as growth investment on a J curve rather than a threat to margins.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
15 May 2026
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The president pressed Nigeria last fall to take more action against terrorism, accusing the country of failing to deal with rampant violence against Christians.—
Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
16 May 2026
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The project highlights growing international interest in elevated Latin American genre cinema blending political commentary, suspense, violence and social critique.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
16 May 2026
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Jakes confessed to acting as the lookout during the killing, but prosecutors threw out his charges in 2018 after the torture commission found credible evidence of coercion by Boudreau and Detective Michael Kill.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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China’s foreign policy in Asia combines economic integration with selective coercion, deployed in varying proportions depending on the country and context.—
Yu Jie,
Time,
13 May 2026
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But Playoff Nate is another gear of bonkers, a hero sandwich of magic and menace.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
19 May 2026
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The spiral of menace is breathtaking as Gary continues to dig them in deeper with his misplaced confidence and reckless moves, and a bone-chilling warning left in the dead of night forces Irwin to bring Hester up to date.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
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Putting words on the page seems too low stakes to get worked up about, and yet the terror of saying something taboo—or just being boring—feels like a terrible fate to most writers.—
David O’Neill,
New Yorker,
20 May 2026
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While Clancy died in 2013, Jack Ryan continues to confront a world that never loses its capacity for danger, destruction and terror.—
Stephen Schaefer,
Boston Herald,
20 May 2026
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The highest-ranking member of Tren de Aragua to face justice in the United States has been extradited from Colombia and will appear in a Houston federal courtroom to face terrorism and drug charges, the Justice Department said.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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In January of 2025, former President Biden took the step of basically removing Cuba from its US list of nations that sponsored terrorism.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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Now, seemingly under pressure from the economic fallout from the war with Iran, Modi has framed ordinary consumer choices, such as buying less petrol and choosing work-from-home, as acts of patriotism.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
21 May 2026
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Now, the pitcher’s timing — and his attention — is at the mercy of the clock, and as those 18 seconds tick, pressure builds not on the runner, but on the pitcher, who becomes more predictable when working within such a limit.—
Chad Jennings,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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“Intimidation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intimidation. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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