1. the action of frightening or threatening someone in order to make them do what you want

Examples

• The witness refused to testify due to intimidation from the defendant’s associates.
• Workplace intimidation can create a hostile environment for employees.
• The coach’s intimidation tactics made several players quit the team.
• She reported the intimidation to school authorities immediately.
• Voter intimidation is illegal and can result in serious criminal charges.
• The company was accused of using intimidation to prevent workers from unionizing.