Translation

威嚇 / 脅迫 / 脅し

Meaning

The act of frightening or overawing someone, often to compel them to do something against their will or to prevent them from acting freely.

Examples

• The witness refused to testify, citing fear of intimidation from the defendant's associates.
  証人は、被告の関係者からの威嚇を恐れ、証言を拒否した。
• Union leaders condemned the company's tactics, calling them a clear attempt at worker intimidation.
  組合のリーダーたちは、会社のやり方を非難し、それを労働者に対する明白な威嚇の試みと呼んだ。