intimidating Synonyms

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Wordnet

discouraging through fear

Webster

of Intimidate

The tall and muscular bouncer at the club had an intimidating presence.
The stern expression on the judge's face could be quite intimidating to the defendants.
The dark alley with flickering streetlights was inherently intimidating.
The manager's sharp and authoritative tone made the meeting feel intimidating.
The competitor's skillful performance was so intimidating that others found it hard to match.
The large and aggressive dog appeared intimidating to passersby.
The imposing architecture of the medieval castle was both fascinating and intimidating.
The strict and unyielding policies of the company could be intimidating for new employees.
The senior executive's reputation for making tough decisions was intimidating to junior staff.
The ominous clouds gathering in the sky created an intimidating atmosphere before the storm.

discouraging through fearof Intimidate

formidable, frightening,terrifying, terrible, horrible, scary, horrifying, forbidding, dreadful, dread

reassuring, calming, relaxing, soothing, soothing, consoling, tranquilizing, calming, inviting, consoling

The tall and muscular bouncer at the club had an intimidating presence.

The stern expression on the judge's face could be quite intimidating to the defendants.

The dark alley with flickering streetlights was inherently intimidating.

The manager's sharp and authoritative tone made the meeting feel intimidating.