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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Susie Wolff said she was "deeply insulted but sadly unsurprised" by the allegations and described them as "intimidatory and misogynistic" in a social media post at the time.
From BBC ● Mar. 22, 2024
She questioned Mr Spacey's claim that his accusers were motivated by money and suggested the trial was a result of his "aggressive, oppressive and intimidatory behaviour".
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2023
"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
