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)

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