Intimidation is intentional behavior that would cause a person of reasonable apprehension to fear injury or harm. It is not necessary to prove that the behavior caused the victim to experience terror or panic.

What does it mean when someone is intimidating?

Intimidation is when you try to frighten a weaker person into doing what you want. ... Intimidation can refer to the act of making someone feel timid or afraid — like what you sometimes do to your brother — or it can also refer to that fearful feeling itself.

What is an example of intimidating?

Intimidating is defined as acting in a way that inspires fear or demands great respect. When you threaten a younger kid on the bus until he gives you his lunch money, this is an example of intimidating.