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intimidating

UK
/ɪnˈtɪmɪdeɪtɪŋ/
US
/ɪnˈtɪməˌdeɪtɪŋ/

Translations

intimidatingadjective
more intimidating
Comp.
most intimidating
Super.
UK
/ɪnˈtɪmɪdeɪtɪŋ/
US
/ɪnˈtɪməˌdeɪtɪŋ/
The intimidating presence of the towering security guard made everyone feel uneasy.
La présence intimidante du vigile imposant mettait tout le monde mal à l'aise.
Additional translations
impressionnantSe dit d’une personne, d’un lieu ou d’une tâche qui impressionne par sa force ou son ampleur, parfois au point d’impressionner de façon intimidante.
Synonyms
alarming
overawing
threatening
scary
daunting
frightening
formidable
menacing
Antonyms
friendly
welcoming
inviting
intimidatingnoun
UK
/ɪnˈtɪmɪdeɪtɪŋ/
US
/ɪnˈtɪməˌdeɪtɪŋ/
Gerund used as an uncountable noun meaning the act of intimidating.
intimidationS’emploie surtout dans un contexte juridique ou formel.
The intimidating of witnesses is strictly prohibited by law.
L'intimidation des témoins est strictement interdite par la loi.
intimidateverb

intimidating

Gerund

intimidated
Past Simple
intimidated
Past Participle
intimidating
Gerund
UK
/ɪnˈtɪmɪdeɪt/
US
/ɪnˈtɪməˌdeɪt/
intimiderSens général : faire peur à quelqu’un afin de l’influencer ou de le faire céder.
The bully tried to intimidate the younger students into giving him their lunch money.
Le caïd a essayé d’intimider les élèves plus jeunes pour qu’ils lui donnent leur argent de poche.
Additional translations
terroriserSens plus fort : inspirer une peur intense, souvent avec une nuance de menace ou de violence.
Synonyms
scare
unnerve
dismay
daunt
cow
bully
threaten
frighten
Antonyms
encourage
comfort
reassure

Definitions

intimidatingadjective
Having a frightening, overawing, or threatening effect.
The intimidating presence of the towering security guard made everyone feel uneasy.
intimidatingnoun
The act or practice of intimidating; intimidation.
The intimidating of witnesses is strictly prohibited by law.
intimidateverb
To make someone afraid or overawed, especially in order to make them do what one wants.
The bully tried to intimidate the younger students into giving him their lunch money.
To compel or deter someone from acting by instilling fear or a sense of threat.
The corporation attempted to intimidate the journalists from publishing the report.
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