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intimidate

[in-tim-i-deyt] / ɪnˈtɪm ɪˌdeɪt /


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He is so eager to intimidate survivors that he’s willing to pay the price of reminding Americans that E. Jean Carroll — and the harrowing, compelling story she tells — exists.

From Salon • May 29, 2026

“By agreeing to this settlement, and waiving their right to appeal, Justin Baldoni and every individual defendant now face personal liability for abusing the legal system to silence and intimidate Ms. Lively,” the attorneys said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

Two of the people in a continuing civil rights lawsuit accuse DHS of unlawfully using their license plates and biometric data to track and intimidate them for exercising their First Amendment rights.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

Unite general secretary Sharon Graham called the fine a "pathetic attempt to intimidate workers".

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

I needed Noodles to know that I meant business as much as he did, and that he couldn't intimidate me with all his yapping.

From "When I Was the Greatest" by Jason Reynolds




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