Intimidation: alternatives and connections

The first attack, or act of hostility; the first act of injury, or first act leading to a war or a controversy; unprovoked attack; assault; as, a war…

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The act of discouraging, or the state of being discouraged; depression or weakening of confidence; dejection.

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Discouragement; dejection; depression of spirits.

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To disable with alarm or apprehensions; to depress the spirits or courage of; to deprive or firmness and energy through fear; to daunt; to appall; to…

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A variant of Fere, a mate, a companion.

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The state of being fearful.

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A state of terror excited by the sudden appearance of danger; sudden and violent fear, usually of short duration; a sudden alarm.

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of Frighten

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To make timid or fearful; to inspire of affect with fear; to deter, as by threats; to dishearten; to abash.

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To make timid or fearful; to inspire of affect with fear; to deter, as by threats; to dishearten; to abash.

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of Bully

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The act of deterring; also, that which deters.

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That which deters; a deterrent; a hindrance.

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