👉 Nictating is a term used in the context of legal and political science, specifically referring to the process by which individuals or groups use their power and influence to suppress dissent or dissenting views. It involves using threats, intimidation, and propaganda to silence or subvert opposing views, often with the goal of maintaining or expanding the status quo. In a broader sense, nictating can also refer to the act of withholding information, control, or resources from an individual or group, thereby suppressing their
