Psychological Warfare

noun the action of intimidating someone, making them feel fear or anxiety

• The act of intimidation is considered a form of coercion.
• I don't appreciate your intimidation tactics.
• Stop trying to throw shade, your intimidation game is weak.
• The dark clouds looming overhead had an intimidating presence, like a silent form of intimidation.

noun a remark made in order to anger, wound, or provoke someone

verb to provoke or challenge someone with insulting remarks

• The bully continued to taunt the smaller kids on the playground.
• Stop trying to taunt me with your jokes, I'm not in the mood.
• He's always taunting me about my haircut, it's so annoying.
• The dark clouds seemed to taunt the town, threatening to unleash a storm at any moment.