intimidate

Example Sentences

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The investigation was unprecedented, and Powell released a statement saying it was meant to intimidate him and the Fed.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

We have introduced the Transnational Repression Policy Act, which would establish a clear U.S. strategy to hold accountable foreign governments and their agents who intimidate or harm people in the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026

Harteveld believes experiences such as her family's intimidate women from being involved in politics.

From BBC • Mar. 1, 2026

Klausner also ruled that some of the actions that Seitz’s attorneys argued were meant to intimidate him instead appeared to be “routine law enforcement interactions.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026

His prosperous-looking belly that used to thrust out so pugnaciously and intimidate folks, sagged like a load suspended from his loins.

From "Their Eyes Were Watching God" by Zora Neale Hurston