Intimidating

Pronunciation: /ˌɪnˈtɪmɪˌdeɪt/

Intimidating (verb)

  1. To make someone feel afraid or less confident by using threats, pressure, or aggressive behaviour.
  2. To make someone feel unable to act because a situation seems too strong, serious, or difficult.
  3. To stop people from doing something by creating fear of consequences.

Examples

  • The guard intimidated the visitor with a loud warning.
  • The visitor intimidated the guard with a threatening message.