intimidation tactic
Frequency: 7.08.5 per million words
a method of deliberately frightening someone to make them do what you want
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Examples (10)
- The company used intimidation tactics to silence its critics.
- Such intimidation tactics are unacceptable in a fair negotiation.
- He's known for employing harsh intimidation tactics to get his way.
- Don't let their intimidation tactics deter you from speaking out.
- The union accused management of using intimidation tactics against striking workers.
- This appears to be a clear intimidation tactic designed to scare off competitors.
- They hoped their aggressive stance would be an effective intimidation tactic.
- Resorting to intimidation tactics only shows a lack of stronger arguments.
- The police denied using any intimidation tactics during the interrogation.
- We must stand firm against any form of intimidation tactic.