intimidate the press

Frequency: 4.02.0 per million words

to frighten or threaten the media

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Examples (10)

  • The dictator tried to intimidate the press into silence.
  • Laws were passed to intimidate the press and restrict freedom of speech.
  • They used legal threats to intimidate the press during the election.
  • The government cannot simply intimidate the press to hide the truth.
  • Attempts to intimidate the press are a sign of weakness.
  • Officials often try to intimidate the press when scandals break.
  • The police were accused of trying to intimidate the press at the protest.
  • It is illegal to intimidate the press or obstruct their work.
  • He sought to intimidate the press by revoking their credentials.
  • We must stand against any effort to intimidate the press.