JLPT N1 Advanced
威嚇
Intimidation or threat intended to scare or warn
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Other forms
威嚇する verb form
威嚇して te-form
威嚇した past tense
Noun, Suru verb
Threat / Intimidation
Refers to menacing actions or displays meant to instill fear and force an opponent to submit or retreat.
Example
猫 は 威嚇 の ため に 毛 を 逆立てた 。
The cat bristled its fur as a threat display.
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