chickenization: meaning & examples

Meanings:

• 1.

  chiefly North Americaninformal
  • The process or result of making someone or something cowardly or timid; the act of inducing fear or timidity.
  • A state or instance in which boldness or resolve has been diminished by fear or apprehension.

  Examples

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  • The constant threats from his boss led to the chickenization of the entire team, making them hesitant to take any risks.

    The constant threats from his boss led to the chickenization of the entire team, making them hesitant to take any risks.

  • After the accident, there was a noticeable chickenization among the workers, who now avoided operating the machinery.

    After the accident, there was a noticeable chickenization among the workers, who now avoided operating the machinery.

  • Parents fear the chickenization of their children when they overly protect them from every challenge.

    Parents fear the chickenization of their children when they overly protect them from every challenge.

  • The coach’s harsh criticism resulted in the chickenization of the players, who lost their confidence on the field.

    The coach’s harsh criticism resulted in the chickenization of the players, who lost their confidence on the field.