Megfélemlíti

Megfélemlíti is the third-person singular present tense form of the Hungarian verb megfélemlíteni. It means to intimidate someone by using fear, threats, or coercive pressure, with the aim of influencing their behavior, choices, or expressions.

Grammar and usage: megfélemlíteni is a transitive verb, and megfélemlíti requires a direct object in the accusative (megfélemlíti valakit). It can describe actions by individuals, groups, or authorities toward a person or group, often in contexts such as workplace relations, politics, or personal relationships. Common constructions include megfélemlíti a dolgozót (he intimidates the worker) or megfélemlíti a tanút (he intimidates the witness).

Etymology: the form combines meg- (a prefix indicating completion or intensification) with félelem (fear) and a causative infinitive stem megfélemlíteni; megfélemlíti is the present-tense conjugation for the third person singular.

Related terms and nuances: a closely related noun is megfélemlítés (intimidation). Synonyms in Hungarian include ijessztés and riogatás, depending on intensity and context. The term often appears in discussions of harassment, coercion, or abuses of power, where fear is used to control behavior.

Legal and social context: megfélemlítés can be addressed as a criminal offense or as part of harassment and coercion cases in Hungarian law and policy. It is also analyzed in social and workplace discourse as a factor in power dynamics and human rights considerations.