恫吓 (dòng hè) — to threaten, to intimidate
Definition
A formal written verb for threatening or intimidating someone through fear, stronger than the everyday 威胁 (wēixié). Mostly used in news, legal, and political contexts, not casual speech.
verb
to threatento intimidate
Examples
- 恫吓。Tā jīng cháng yòng bào lì dòng hè bié rén.He often threatens others with violence.
- 恫吓。Zhè zhǒng dòng hè shǒu duàn bú huì yǒu xiào guǒ.This kind of intimidation tactic won't be effective.
- 恫吓。Bú yào bèi tā de dòng hè xià dǎo.Don't be intimidated by his threats.
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