intimidatory
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- adjective
- /ɪnˈtɪmɪˌdeɪtɔri/
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intimidatorio
- His intimidatory behavior discouraged others from sharing their opinions in the meeting.
Examples
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Beyond the hurt and insult involved, I have also found that the conduct was reasonably likely to have an intimidatory effect on some fair-skinned Aboriginal people, and in particular young Aboriginal persons or others with vulnerability in relation to their identity.
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I'm interested in how the N-word can be used as an intensifier for both comedic and intimidatory effect, or in some cases as a rhythmic flourish to hit a particular flow.
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Pure intimidatory tactics.
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After the debate, many were grateful that I had not bowed down to the intimidatory tactics of the homosexual community and been their voice.
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The teacher's intimidatory tone made the students feel anxious during the exam.
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The intimidatory gestures of the security guard made the customers think twice about causing trouble.
Synonyms
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3.0
Causing someone to feel afraid
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5.3
Making someone feel afraid, nervous, or less confident
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Using force or threats to make someone do something
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Giving the feeling that something dangerous may happen
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Making someone less likely to do something by showing bad results
That makes people feel afraid
Being loud and aggressive to frighten others
Antonyms
How Intimidating
Surface Forms
Morphology
intimidatory = intimidate (transparent) = intimidate + atory
Formed directly from the verb 'intimidate' with a standard adjectival suffix, so the meaning 'serving to intimidate' is directly derivable.
Etymology
The word intimidatory comes from the verb intimidate, which shares a root with the English word timid and originally meant 'to fear'. So intimidatory means 'intended to frighten, threaten, or make someone feel less confident'.