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intimidation

in·ti·mi·dation

UK/ɪntɪmɪˈdeɪʃən/ US/ˌɪˌntɪmɪˈdeɪʃʌn/ uncommon

noun

1.

the act of intimidating a weaker person to make them do something

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2.

the feeling of discouragement in the face of someone''s superior fame or wealth or status etc.

3.

the feeling of being intimidated; being made to feel afraid or timid

4.

a communication that makes you afraid to try something

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Origin

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

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