Usage Note
Intimidasyon is a formal term used in legal and political discourse, particularly in cases of voter intimidation or workplace harassment. Under Philippine law it is a recognized element in criminal offenses, and it also appears in sports to describe psychological pressure tactics.
Examples
" Bawal ang intimidasyon dito. "
Natural Translation
Intimidation is not allowed here.
Literal Translation
Forbidden the intimidation here.
" Isinalain sa batas ang anumang anyo ng intimidasyon sa halalan. "
Natural Translation
Any form of intimidation during elections is prohibited by law.
Literal Translation
Prohibited-by law the any form of intimidation in-the election.
" Bagaman walang dahas na naganap, itinuring ng korte na intimidasyon ang patuloy na pananakot sa mga testigo. "
Natural Translation
Although no violence took place, the court considered the persistent threatening of the witnesses to be intimidation.
Literal Translation
Although no violence that-happened, considered the-by court that intimidation the continued threatening to-the witnesses.
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