NYT Dictionary

INTIMIDATION

/ɪntɪmɪˈdeɪʃən/
Nounin-ti-mi-DA-tionin-ti-mi-da-tion · 5 syllablesGrade 5

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2024

Meaning

The act of making timid or fearful or of deterring by threats; the state of being intimidated.

Etymology

Origin: French

From intimidate + -ion. Compare French intimidation; perhaps modeled on it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

bullyingdetermentdeterrenceadmonitionbluffbravadobustlecautioncaveatcoercion

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle, including a pangram:

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