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Duann Posted 13 years ago
Grammar
Intimidate Resistance
There is uncertainty about using the verb 'intimidate':
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flash_mob_robbery
"Flash mob robberies operate using speed and sheer numbers in order to intimidate any resistance and complete the act before police can respond. "
My dictionary say that the transitive verb 'intimidate' should be followed by a person, not an activity. So, could 'intimidate resistance' be wrong, since 'resistance' is an activity?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flash_mob_robbery
"Flash mob robberies operate using speed and sheer numbers in order to intimidate any resistance and complete the act before police can respond. "
My dictionary say that the transitive verb 'intimidate' should be followed by a person, not an activity. So, could 'intimidate resistance' be wrong, since 'resistance' is an activity?
Top answer
Think of 'resistance' as meaning 'people who resist'.
- Think of 'resistance' as meaning 'people who resist'.
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