威圧(いあつ)

いあつ
noun
coercion, intimidation, pressure
abstract
1. coercion, intimidation, pressure, overwhelming presence
The act of pressuring or overwhelming someone through one's authority, power, or presence. Can describe both deliberate intimidation and the natural imposing quality of something.
威圧(いあつ)的(てき)な態度(たいど)
an intimidating attitude
彼(かれ)の威圧(いあつ)感(かん)に圧倒(あっとう)された。
I was overwhelmed by his imposing presence.
上司(じょうし)に威圧(いあつ)されて、意見(いけん)を言(い)えなかった。
I was intimidated by my boss and couldn't voice my opinion.

Usage: Used as a noun or with する to form the verb 威圧(いあつ)する (to coerce, to intimidate). Also commonly appears in the compound 威圧(いあつ)感(かん) (sense of intimidation, imposing presence).

Nuance: 威圧(いあつ) implies using power or authority to suppress others. Unlike 威嚇(いかく) (active threatening), 威圧(いあつ) can describe a more passive overwhelming presence.

Common collocations

  • 威圧(いあつ)する (to coerce, intimidate)
  • 威圧(いあつ)的(てき) (intimidating, coercive)
  • 威圧(いあつ)感(かん) (sense of intimidation, imposing presence)
  • 威圧(いあつ)される (to be intimidated - passive)

Related words

Related Words

Synonym: 威嚇(いかく) (more active threat)
Related: 圧力(あつりょく) (pressure)
Related: 高圧的(こうあつてき) (high-handed, overbearing)
Related: 迫力(はくりょく) (force, impact)
Related: 威圧的(いあつてき) (intimidating, overbearing)
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Added 2026.1.31 20:33 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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