intimidation
noun
Simple meaning
Making timid or fearful or of deterring by threats.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
ihntihmihdayshuhnSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ɪntɪmɪˈdeɪʃən
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
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noun
The act of making timid or fearful or of deterring by threats; the state of being intimidated.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Uncommon
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
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This meaning: The act of making timid or fearful or of deterring by threats; the state of being intimidated.
Used this way, intimidation is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly unfavourable pull. It sounds natural in ordinary conversation and in expressive writing alike.
- Emotional tone
- Negative
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Gentle
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Serious and weighty
- Usage feel
- Everyday but emotionally strong
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Synonyms
Sense: making timid or fearful
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