intimidate
verb (used with object)
to make timid; fill with fear.
intimidatory
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a word derived from
intimidate.
Example Sentences
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A Home Office spokesperson described the protesters' behaviour as "intimidatory and aggressive".
From BBC ● May 2, 2024
Labour leader Keir Starmer said Mr Sunak was "right to advocate unity and to condemn the unacceptable and intimidatory behaviour".
From BBC ● Mar. 14, 2024
"Now these intimidatory tactics are spreading outside the borders of China and Hong Kong."
From Reuters ● Jul. 7, 2022
A Taliban spokesperson did not immediately respond to requests for comment on the door-to-door searches this week and intimidatory tactics.
From Reuters ● Aug. 20, 2021
Ruffling of the abdominal feathers emphasizes their yellow color and seemingly heightens the intimidatory effect.
From Natural History of the Bell Vireo, Vireo bellii Audubon by Jon C. Barlow
