intimidation
intermediateB1/ɪnˌtɪmɪˈdeɪʃən/ · in-tim-i-da-tion
The act of frightening someone into doing something.
Meanings
The act of frightening someone into doing something.
کسی کو کسی چیز کرنے کے لیے ڈرا دینا۔
ڈرانا
daraana
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Common Collocations
- intimidation tactics
- emotional intimidation
- intimidation in the workplace
Example Sentences
The intimidation of witnesses can undermine a fair trial.
گواہوں کا ڈرانا ایک منصفانہ فیصلے کو کمزور کر سکتا ہے۔
Gawahoon ka daraana aik munsifana faislay ko kamzor kar sakta hai.
Intimidation by bullies is a serious issue in schools.
بدمعاشوں کی جانب سے ڈرانا اسکولوں میں ایک سنگین مسئلہ ہے۔
Badmaashon ki janib se daraana schoolon mein aik sangeen masla hai.
The manager's intimidation tactics created a fearful workplace environment.
منصوبہ ساز کے دھمکی دینے کے طریقے نے ایک خوفناک ورک پلیس ماحول پیدا کیا۔
Mansuba saaz ke dhamki dene ke tareeqay ne aik khaufnaak workplace mahol paida kiya.
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💡 Memory Tip
Remember 'intimidation' as a combination of 'in' and 'timid' - it makes you feel less fearless.
Imagine a giant shadow looming over a small person, making them feel frightened.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
ڈر دکھا کر کام لینا بے وقوفی ہے
dara dikha kar kaam lena bewakoofi hai
Using fear to get work done is foolish.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "intimidatio" — to frighten
First known use: 15th century
The word 'intimidation' entered the English language in the late 15th century from Latin, where it was used to denote the act of frightening or intimidating someone.