🇬🇧 Intimidation meaning: English Vocabulary Flash Card

Intimidation is when a person or thing tries to scare or worry someone on purpose, usually so that the scared person will do something they don’t really want to do. It’s not just being big or loud; it’s using fear like a tool to boss others around or control them.

The baby’s loud wail was pure intimidation that forced all adults to hand over snacks immediately.

The smell of my gym socks caused instant intimidation and cleared the living room in five seconds.

The cat used intimidation by staring at my sandwich until I was too scared to eat it.

The goose’s intimidation of the entire playground made even the swings nervous.

In real life, intimidation is sometimes used in sports or politics.

The small boy hugged his toy as the tall child used loud words, a hard stare, and clear intimidation; his intimidation made the boy step back. Kids felt the intimidation. The bully's intimidation grew with a shove, but a teacher's firm hand and calm voice stopped the intimidation. The bully's final glare lost power; the boy smiled and walked away.

This word is at the C2 level, which means it represents the highest mastery of English. It’s often used in specialized or highly formal contexts and helps you communicate with precision and subtlety, much like a native speaker.

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