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in-tim-i-DAYSHUN/ɪnˌtɪmɪˈdeɪʃn/

Intimidation is the act of frightening someone in order to make them do, or not do, something: alleged intimidation, a climate of intimidation. Intimidate (already in the dictionary) is the verb; robust invigilation is not a safeguarding log.

Meaning

The act of frightening someone in order to make them do, or not do, something.

Examples

• “Intimidation at the door is a safeguarding log, not “robust invigilation”.”
• “Bullying is the workplace twin. Threats are the content. Robust is a slogan. A door incident is a file. Open the log; keep robust for the handbook if it still fits.”

Good to know

Frightening someone to control them. Verb: intimidate (already in the dictionary). “Robust” ≠ a safeguarding log.

Near in meaning

bullying, threats, coercion

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