Intimidasyon (en. Intimidation)

in-ti-mi-da-syon

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The use of fear or threats to achieve a goal.
His intimidation of classmates caused them to feel afraid.
Ang kanyang intimidasyon sa mga kaklase ay nagdulot ng takot sa kanila.
A form of bullying that can be used in various situations, such as school or work.
Bullying is common among teenagers in schools.
Madalas ang intimidasyon sa mga kabataan sa mga paaralan.
The act of creating fear or concern in others.
His way of speaking contained intimidation.
Ang kanyang paraan ng pagsasalita ay naglalaman ng intimidasyon.

Etymology

from the English word 'intimidation'

Common Phrases and Expressions

intimidation in the workplace
Threatening or creating an unpleasant environment in a workplace.
intimidasyon sa trabaho

Related Words

bully
A person who abuses or harms others, often using intimidation.
bully
statement
The act of mentioning or referring to something that may cause fear.
pagsasaad

Slang Meanings

Bullying
Wow, the bullying against him is seriously like intimidation.
Grabe, ang pambubully sa kanya, parang intimidasyon na talaga.
Fear-mongering
People like this just want to instill fear.
Yung mga ganitong tao, takot-takot lang ang gusto mangyari.
Daring
My boss's style is like intimidation, but it's really daring.
Yung style ng boss ko, parang intimidasyon, pero daring talaga.
Coercion
I can't stand the coercion my classmates are doing.
Hindi ko na matiis ang panggigipit na ginagawa ng mga kaklase ko.