Intimidation (noun)

1. The action of intimidating someone, typically in order to make them do something.
2. The practice of using fear, force, or threats to make someone do something or to stop them from doing something.

Origin:

From latin intimidatio, from intimidare, to make timid.

Examples:

1. The manager used intimidation tactics to get her employees to work harder.
2. The bully used intimidation to get other kids to give him their lunch money.
3. The company was found guilty of intimidation of its workers in order to avoid strikes.
4. The witness testified that the defendant used intimidation to prevent him from going to the police.
5. The police arrested the man who was intimidating the store owner.