intimidation

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The act of making timid or fearful or of deterring by threats; the state of being intimidated.

Pronunciation

/ɪntɪmɪˈdeɪʃən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vininn126-intimidation.wav

Word forms

intimidation intimidations

Etymology

From intimidate + -ion. Compare French intimidation; perhaps modeled on it.

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