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- [in-tim-i-deyt]
- /ɪnˈtɪm ɪˌdeɪt/
- /ɪnˈtɪm.ɪ.deɪ.tɪŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-tim-i-deyt]
- /ɪnˈtɪm ɪˌdeɪt/
Definitions of intimidating word
- verb with object intimidating to make timid; fill with fear. 1
- verb with object intimidating to overawe or cow, as through the force of personality or by superior display of wealth, talent, etc. 1
- verb with object intimidating to force into or deter from some action by inducing fear: to intimidate a voter into staying away from the polls. 1
- noun intimidating Present participle of intimidate. 1
- adjective intimidating scary, daunting 1
- adjective intimidating person: scary 1
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Origin of intimidating
First appearance:
before 1640 One of the 44% oldest English words
1640-50; < Medieval Latin intimidātus, past participle of intimidāre to make afraid, equivalent to Latin in- in-2 + timid(us) timid, afraid + -ātus -ate1
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Parts of speech for Intimidating
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
intimidating popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for intimidating
adj intimidating
- aggressive — An aggressive person or animal has a quality of anger and determination that makes them ready to attack other people.
- frightening — to make afraid or fearful; throw into a fright; terrify; scare.
- terrifying — to fill with terror or alarm; make greatly afraid.
- bullying — the intimidation of weaker people
- pressuring — the exertion of force upon a surface by an object, fluid, etc., in contact with it: the pressure of earth against a wall.
adjective intimidating
- unapproachable — not capable of being approached; remote; unreachable: an unapproachable spot; an unapproachable person.
- scary — causing fright or alarm.
- daunting — Something that is daunting makes you feel slightly afraid or worried about dealing with it.
- menacing — something that threatens to cause evil, harm, injury, etc.; a threat: Air pollution is a menace to health.
- nerve-racking — extremely irritating, annoying, or trying: a nerve-racking day; a nerve-racking noise.
general intimidating
- cowing — to frighten with threats, violence, etc.; intimidate; overawe.
Antonyms for intimidating
adjective intimidating
- approachable — If you describe someone as approachable, you think that they are friendly and easy to talk to.
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