威慑

威懾

wēishè

verb HSK 7 #31,506

Meanings

1 to deter
2 to intimidate
3 deterrence

Characters

power; authority

to intimidate; to fear

Examples

核武器具有强大的威慑力。

Héwǔqì jùyǒu qiángdà de wēishèlì.

Nuclear weapons possess a powerful deterrent force.

他的目光威慑住了对手。

Tā de mùguāng wēishèzhùle duìshǒu.

His gaze intimidated his opponent.

Tips

usage

威慑 is often used in military and political contexts. 核威慑 (nuclear deterrence) is a common compound.

Stroke Order

威 wēi

慑 shè