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Italian

intimidazione

/in.ti.mi.datˈtsjo.ne/noun · feminineC1
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Meaning

intimidation

  • The act of frightening or threatening someone to force them into doing something

In a sentence

Il giornalista ha rifiutato di cedere a qualsiasi intimidazione.

The journalist refused to give in to any intimidation.

La polizia indaga su una serie di gravi intimidazioni.

The police are investigating a series of serious acts of intimidation.

Non dobbiamo tollerare forme di intimidazione sul posto di lavoro.

We must not tolerate forms of intimidation in the workplace.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
intimidazionefeminine · singular
intimidazionifeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Often refers to threats or psychological pressure in workplace or criminal contexts.

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