Pananakot (en. Intimidation)

puh-nah-nah-kot

Synonyms

scaring someone to get what you want

That's a bad scare tactic, you won't get me to give you candy through fear!

Pangit na pananakot 'yan, hindi mo ako bibigyan ng candy sa pamamagitan ng takot!

showing strength or power to intimidate others

The intimidation from the gangs on the corner, we just don't want to get involved.

Yung pananakot ng mga gang sa kanto, ayaw na lang namin makialam.

bringing fear into a situation or person

I thought I didn't like school, but my teachers' scaring tactics were just enough.

Akala ko kasi ayoko na sa paaralan, pero tama lang ang pananakot ng mga guro ko.