Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun intimidation
4 senses of intimidation
Sense 1
bullying, intimidation -- (the act of intimidating a weaker person to make them do something)
=> aggression -- (deliberately unfriendly behavior)
Sense 2
intimidation -- (the feeling of discouragement in the face of someone's superior fame or wealth or status etc.)
=> discouragement, disheartenment, dismay -- (the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles)
Sense 3
intimidation -- (the feeling of being intimidated; being made to feel afraid or timid)
=> fear, fearfulness, fright -- (an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight))
Sense 4
determent, deterrence, intimidation -- (a communication that makes you afraid to try something)
=> discouragement -- (the expression of opposition and disapproval)