Synonyms for intimidating

Grammar : Adj

Spell : in-tim-i-deyt

Phonetic Transcription : ɪnˈtɪm ɪˌdeɪt

Définition of intimidating

Origin : 1640s, from Medieval Latin intimidatus, past participle of intimidare "to frighten, intimidate," from Latin in- "in" (see in- (2)) + timidus "fearful" (see timid). Related: Intimidated; intimidating.

adj threatening

Example sentences :

I was on the point of saying this, but Schomberg's stare was intimidating.
Extract from : « Falk » by Joseph Conrad

"Vow it then, madame," cried the prince, furious at not intimidating his victim.
Extract from : « Laboulaye's Fairy Book » by Various

The tone of the press there was intimidating, particularly toward Russia.
Extract from : « The Story of the Great War, Volume I (of 8) » by Various

As to intimidating me, or changing my course, the thing cannot be done.
Extract from : « American Sketches » by Charles Whibley

Every thing had been done by the Indians to render this show as intimidating as possible.
Extract from : « Early Western Travels 1748-1846 » by Various

There has been no systematic devastation for the purpose of intimidating the people.
Extract from : « Behind the Scenes in Warring Germany » by Edward Lyell Fox

However, the Sorbonne had not an intimidating repute for austerity.
Extract from : « Talleyrand » by Joseph McCabe

There are other allusions to this intimidating insect in this book.
Extract from : « Legends of Saints & Sinners » by Douglas Hyde

I said this to myself, resolutely, by way of answer to the intimidating storm.
Extract from : « The Allen House » by T. S. Arthur

This arbitrary conduct did not succeed in intimidating the other Councillors.
Extract from : « Virginia under the Stuarts 1607-1688 » by Thomas J. Wertenbaker

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