INTIMIDATIONS Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

intimidations

noun

plural of intimidation

as in threats

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Noun

The goal is also to keep the aircraft adaptable as threats and military requirements change.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 19 Aug. 2026
Geopolitical tensions are bringing critical dependencies and chokepoints into sharper focus, while Europe faces growing security threats on its doorstep.

— Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of threats

Noun

Those menaces to society take their street tactics with them behind bars and prey on each other.

— Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 20 July 2026
Her recent work revives a dreamy Renaissance style to show its absurd incompatibility with the raging, petulant menaces in whom the world’s power is concentrated.

— Eugenie Brinkema, ARTnews.com, 14 June 2026

Definition of menaces

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The woods could be hiding places of witches and sorcerers, disguised as the old and feeble, but capable of summoning wonder and terrors, charms as well as curses.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 July 2026
Which iconic horrors will return to haunt the hallowed halls of 13 and what new terrors await?

— Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 10 July 2026

Definition of terrors

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Prices of the precious commodity have swung dramatically from one season to the next, particularly as issues such as climate change, water scarcity and pest and disease pressures persist.

— Sam Meredith, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026
Spradling said large events can provide a significant boost, but staffing pressures, parking shortages and rising operating expenses remain ongoing challenges.

— Kenny Choi, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of pressures

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