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I think in the end, when you're famous, people like to narrow you down to a few personality traits. I think I've just become this ambitious, say-whatever's-on-her-mind, intimidating person. And that's part of my personality, but it's certainly not anywhere near the whole thing.
Madonna Ciccone

Meaning of "intimidating" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF INTIMIDATING

intimidating  [ɪnˈtɪmɪdeɪtɪŋ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF INTIMIDATING

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Intimidating is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES INTIMIDATING MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Intimidation

Intimidation is intentional behavior that "would cause a person of ordinary sensibilities" fear of injury or harm. It is not necessary to prove that the behavior was so violent as to cause terror or that the victim was actually frightened. Criminal threatening is the crime of intentionally or knowingly putting another person in fear of imminent bodily injury. "Threat of harm generally involves a perception of injury...physical or mental damage...act or instance of injury, or a material and detriment or loss to a person." "A terroristic threat is a crime generally involving a threat to commit violence communicated with the intent to terrorize other." "Intimidation" is the name of a criminal offense in several U.S. states.

Definition of intimidating in the English dictionary

The definition of intimidating in the dictionary is inspiring nervousness or fear.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH INTIMIDATING


accommodating
əˈkɒməˌdeɪtɪŋ
awaiting
əˈweɪtɪŋ
calculating
ˈkælkjʊˌleɪtɪŋ
communicating
kəˈmjuːnɪˌkeɪtɪŋ
dating
ˈdeɪtɪŋ
decorating
ˈdɛkəˌreɪtɪŋ
devastating
ˈdɛvəˌsteɪtɪŋ
fascinating
ˈfæsɪˌneɪtɪŋ
frustrating
frʌˈstreɪtɪŋ
humiliating
hjuːˈmɪlɪeɪtɪŋ
incorporating
ɪnˈkɔːpəˌreɪtɪŋ
intellidating
ɪnˈtɛlɪˌdeɪtɪŋ
nonintimidating
ˌnɒnɪnˈtɪmɪˌdeɪtɪŋ
operating
ˈɒpəreɪtɪŋ
rating
ˈreɪtɪŋ
rotating
rəʊˈteɪtɪŋ
skating
ˈskeɪtɪŋ
stimulating
ˈstɪmjʊˌleɪtɪŋ
unaccommodating
ˌʌnəˈkɒmədeɪtɪŋ
waiting
ˈweɪtɪŋ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE INTIMIDATING

intima
intimacies
intimacy
intimae
intimal
intimate
intimately
intimateness
intimation
intime
intimidate
intimidated
intimidatingly
intimidation
intimidator
intimidatory
intimism
intimist
intimiste
intimity

WORDS THAT END LIKE INTIMIDATING

accounting
beating
boating
captivating
central heating
cheating
coating
dominating
eating
floating
heating
mating
oscillating
overheating
penetrating
plating
repeating
seating
star rating
sweating
vibrating

Synonyms and antonyms of intimidating in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «INTIMIDATING»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «intimidating» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of intimidating

Translation of «intimidating» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF INTIMIDATING

Find out the translation of intimidating to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of intimidating from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «intimidating» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

令人惊恐的
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

intimidante
570 millions of speakers

English

intimidating
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

डराना
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

تخويفه
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

пугающим
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

intimidante
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ভয় দেখিয়ে
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

intimidant
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Menakutkan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

einschüchternd
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

怖い
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

겁을 주는
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Intimidating
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

đáng sợ
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மிரட்டுதல்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

दमबाजी करणारा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

korkutucu
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

che intimidisce
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

zastraszenia
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

лякаючим
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

intimidant
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

εκφοβιστικό
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

intimiderend
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

hotfull
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

skremmende
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of intimidating

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «INTIMIDATING»

The term «intimidating» is quite widely used and occupies the 27.948 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «INTIMIDATING» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «intimidating» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «intimidating» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about intimidating

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10 QUOTES WITH «INTIMIDATING»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word intimidating.
1
Leigh-Allyn Baker
'Having it all' is such an intimidating concept. Just when you think you have all those plates spinning perfectly... something changes. It is a constant balancing act.
2
Dave Bautista
I'm not a big guy. I'm not a menacing guy. I'm not an intimidating guy. I may look that way, but just spend two seconds talking to me, and you know that's not who I am - not as a person, as a character. It's not who I intend to be.
3
Karen Black
I am the least intimidating person. I think I would have done better in my career if I were a little more intimidating. Even the maid who comes to work for me once a week has found out that she can just trample over me... I'm a Cancer! We are not ferocious people.
4
Rebecca Black
To me I'm just a regular person going to the mall with friends, and now I'm in Forever 21 and I see this random group of girls staring at me and taking pictures. But now I usually have my dad, who is a really tall and intimidating person with me, so he's kind of my bodyguard.
5
Suzy Bogguss
For some reason, the concept of writing with swing chords was intimidating.
6
Keegan Bradley
I realize Tiger Woods is Tiger Woods; he's intimidating.
7
Clancy Brown
When you see something that's so excellent it can be intimidating to walk into it no matter how many people you know.
8
Helena Christensen
It's really intimidating to go on the beach in a bikini.
9
Madonna Ciccone
I think in the end, when you're famous, people like to narrow you down to a few personality traits. I think I've just become this ambitious, say-whatever's-on-her-mind, intimidating person. And that's part of my personality, but it's certainly not anywhere near the whole thing.
10
Bryan Cranston
What's interesting is a man with no facial hair is less intimidating than a man with facial hair, and a man who is bald is more intimidating than a man with hair.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «INTIMIDATING»

Discover the use of intimidating in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to intimidating and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Facing Clemens: Hitters on Confronting Baseball's Most ...
Along the way, he's hit 150 batters, knocked down hundreds more, and stared down every batter who tried to dig in against him. Facing Clemens explores what it's really like to face the Rocket Man.
Jonathan Mayo, 2008
2
Brief therapy with intimidating cases: changing the unchangeable
A compelling guide to using brief therapy even in difficult cases thought curable only with long-term therapy.
Richard Fisch, Karin Schlanger, 1999
3
Get Rid of the Performance Review!: How Companies Can Stop ...
Culbert has long said his goal is to make the world of work fit for human consumption. "Get Rid of the Performance Review!" shows us how to do just that.
Samuel A. Culbert, 2010
4
Supervision in the Hospitality Industry: Leading Human Resources
Harassment Intimidating, hostile, or offensive behavior toward someone, or the creation of an intimidating, hostile, or offensive environment for someone based on the person's national origin, race, color, religion, gender, disability, or age.
John R. Walker, Jack E. Miller, 2009
5
Intimidating Shades: Why Does My Sister Hate Me?
Intimidating Shades: Why Does My Sister Hate Me? SYNOPSIS The Mayses have worked hard to achieve a comfortable middle-class life.
Norvelle Traylor Walker, 2010
6
Supreme Court Appellate Division Third Department
(f) From congregating, loitering or loafing about the premises and buildings of this plaintiff or in the immediate vicinity thereof for the purpose of annoying, preventing, molesting, intimidating, assaulting or obstructng or halting or turning aside ...
7
Energy Tapping: How to Rapidly Eliminate Anxiety, ...
One of the hardest situations to overcome is not being true to yourself when you' re in an intimidating situation. This covers many types of circumstances, but they are essentially caused by the same idea: You believe that you can get hurt.
Fred P. Gallo, Harry Vincenzi, 2008
8
The Mysterious Scorpio
... and clever lighting sets the scene for whatever is to come. The Scorpio lair is hard to escape from. Sexy. and. intimidating. 10 Sagittarius' uninhibited manner will fascinate Scorpio. But this union will. Appearance - Sexy and Intimidating page.
Therrie Rosenvald, 2009
9
Nolo's IEP Guide: Learning Disabilities
Intimidating. or. Nasty. Comments. Keeping an Open Mind at the IEP Meeting. For many parents, dealing with teachers and school administrators in an IEP meeting can be intimidating. You don't want to (but may) hear: • I'm sorry, Mr. Walker, ...
Lawrence M. Siegel, 2011
10
The Southwestern Reporter
county, and before the finding of the Indictment, unlawfully, willfully, and feloniously confederated and banded themselves together for the purpose of Intimidating, alarming, or disturbing M. Seargant, and In pursuance of and In obedience to ...
‎1912

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «INTIMIDATING»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term intimidating is used in the context of the following news items.
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Eritrean translators ′intimidating refugees′ in Germany | Germany …
Some are even intimidating them into hiding human rights abuses. Bildergalerie Flüchtlingsunterbringung in Deutschland. "He asked us, 'Wait, ... «Deutsche Welle, Jul 15»
2
ADA: Jefferson Place Murder Suspect Tried Intimidating Witnesses
Friday morning, a judge ruled that Tavelle Nelson, 25, was not eligible for bond in the shooting death of a 20-year-old at Jefferson Place ... «WKRG, Jul 15»
3
Sporting KC turning Sporting Park into one of the league's most …
Sporting KC turning Sporting Park into one of the league's most intimidating venues. Fans celebrated Sporting Kansas City during a game in ... «Kansas City Star, Jul 15»
4
Police Charge Windham Man With Tampering With, Intimidating
Police said that they arrested Jamie Padilla, 19, of Windham, July 16 on charges of tampering with and intimidating a witness. Padilla's arrest ... «Hartford Courant, Jul 15»
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Photo: Intimidating storm cloud approaches Fincastle on July 13 …
Photo: Intimidating storm cloud approaches Fincastle on July 13. Carla Craf, of Fincastle, submits this photo "of clouds and approaching storm ... «Roanoke Times, Jul 15»
6
SFI criticises authorities on intimidating students - WebIndia123
The Students Federation of India (SFI) charged that authorities are attempting to intimidate the students, who are participating in the various ... «Web India, Jul 15»
7
Monticello owner charged with intimidating a judge - The Daily News
Charges for intimidating a judge, a Class B felony, were filed late Wednesday afternoon after Lovingfoss bailed out of jail four nights after being ... «Longview Daily News, Jul 15»
8
Former pastor charged with intimidating father of girls in indecent …
SOUTH MIDDLETON TOWNSHIP — A former pastor already facing indecent assault charges now faces new charges after police said he ... «The Sentinel, Jul 15»
9
Hammond man indicted on murder charge; mother charged with …
Hammond man indicted on murder charge; mother charged with intimidating witness. Saved. Save Article; My Saved Items · Print Email. «nwitimes.com, Jul 15»
10
Teesta Setalvad: 'Government intimidating me to obstruct the fight for …
Teesta Setalvad: 'Government intimidating me to obstruct the fight for justice in Gujarat'. The human rights activist talks about the current ... «Scroll.in, Jul 15»

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