Intimidation
Skill · Charisma
Rules
When you attempt to influence someone through overt threats, hostile actions, and physical violence, the DM might ask you to make a Charisma (Intimidation) check. Examples include trying to pry information out of a prisoner, convincing street thugs to back down from a confrontation, or using the edge of a broken bottle to convince a sneering vizier to reconsider a decision.
Using Intimidation
Intimidation (Charisma)
A Intimidation check normally uses Charisma . The Dungeon Master may call for a different ability when the situation justifies it.
The Tomato-Based Explanation
Intimidation is threatening to burn the tomato farm to the ground unless he stops trying the dark ritual.