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intimidation

[in-tim-i-dey-shuhn] / ɪnˌtɪm ɪˈdeɪ ʃən /


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Criticism first surfaced publicly about a decade ago, which led Redzepi to acknowledge a pattern of intimidation in a 2015 essay.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 4, 2026

He embraced the nickname “Satan,” which a former client affixed after Reilly went to work for an archrival, as a reflection of his reputation for intimidation and mastery of the political dark arts.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 26, 2026

Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn said it was as a "sickening and cowardly act of intimidation".

From BBC Jul. 9, 2026

When the BBC visited a monastery in July last year that had once been at heart of Tibetan resistance, monks spoke of living under fear and intimidation.

From BBC Jul. 1, 2026

Central to this strategy of intimidation was Tiwanaku city.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann

She believes Combs cut them from the band because neither would give in to his intimidations on and off camera.

From Salon Jan. 27, 2025

“Your intimidations and subversive actions have only swelled the ranks of Africans concerned with preserving their dignity.”

From Seattle Times Sep. 24, 2022

“In the face of threats, intimidations, we say to Governor Alfaro that he is not alone, that we are with him in facing the challenge of crime,” López Obrador said.

From Washington Times Jul. 18, 2020

“Nothing justifies intimidations and violence toward an elected official of the Republic,” Mr. Macron wrote on Twitter.

From New York Times Feb. 10, 2019

If, in her judgment, New York ought not to give her assent to these propositions, that assent shall not be given; it can never be secured by threats or intimidations.

From A Report of the Debates and Proceedings in the Secret Sessions of the Conference Convention For Proposing Amendments to the Constitution of the United States, Held at Washington, D.C., in February, A.D. 1861 by Chittenden, L. E. (Lucius Eugene)




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