intimidate

Republic of Ireland head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson said he felt Israel were "trying to intimidate" his team amid allegations of spitting during Sunday's tense Uefa Nations League draw.

From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026

They used their control of Yemeni telecoms systems to listen in on their enemies’ calls and to sow confusion and intimidate their rivals into giving up.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026

“Those who feel like they can intimidate our fellow citizens to take out their anger don’t represent the best of America,” he said.

From Salon ● Sep. 11, 2026

Civil rights organizations including the American Civil Liberties Union accused the department of attempting to intimidate the public by arming agents with another use-of-force option.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026

With no Tiamat to intimidate them, the kitchen cats rubbed around his ankles, begging for a late-night treat.

From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville

Offering a lot to process—historically, technically and visually—“Sèvres Extraordinaire!” is that rare species of exhibition that impresses and intimidates in equal measure.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2025

Second, and crucially, it intimidates opponents into silence and quiescence.

From Slate ● Dec. 6, 2024

The Protection from Harassment Act 1997 allows for prosecution if a photographer threatens, stalks, intimidates or causes distress.

From Reuters ● May 18, 2023

It’s clear by now that no pitcher, from Scherzer to Verlander, intimidates the youngster.

From Seattle Times ● May 27, 2022

To be honest, something about the big houses intimidates me, and I’m already nervous.

From "Hello, Universe" by Erin Entrada Kelly

Jane Doe, surrounded by larger men, felt intimidated and unable to leave.

From Slate ● Oct. 9, 2026

The Rays weren’t the least bit intimidated by any of it, not even the Yankee fans who invaded their home at the Trop.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026

Often high school graduates with learning needs can “feel too intimidated and overwhelmed to apply for college” and others, including adults, “may be unaware that community college is even an option.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

The leader of Nottingham City Council, Neghat Khan, said residents had felt intimidated when they saw people wearing balaclavas, skeleton masks or other face coverings without a legitimate reason.

From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026

Anyone else but Archie would have been intimidated by that look.

From "The Chocolate War" by Robert Cormier

Despite its intimidating size, Vasuki probably was not a particularly fast or agile hunter.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 14, 2026

Victims also reported aggressive and intimidating behaviour, with three quarters of fraudsters using "doorstep" sales tactics.

From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2026

Law enforcement often coordinates with election officials to keep officials and voters safe without their presence intimidating voters, he said.

From Salon ● Oct. 8, 2026

“The prospect of having to do all of that alone can be very intimidating for women” who are also dealing with trauma and rebuilding their lives, Messenger said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026

They also all moved with the same intimidating swagger.

From "The Strangers" by Margaret Peterson Haddix