Definition of INTIMIDATION

intimidation

Meanings

Plural: intimidations

Noun

  • the act of intimidating a weaker person to make them do something
  • the feeling of discouragement in the face of someone's superior fame or wealth or status etc.
  • the feeling of being intimidated; being made to feel afraid or timid
  • a communication that makes you afraid to try something
  • The act of making timid or fearful or of deterring by threats; the state of being intimidated.

Origin / Etymology

From intimidate + -ion. Compare French intimidation; perhaps modeled on it.

Scrabble Score: 15

intimidation is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
intimidation is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
intimidation is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 18

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