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INTIMIDATING Synonyms

There are 18 synonyms of the word intimidating. (exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word intimidating. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for INTIMIDATING

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bullying
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of intimidating a weaker person to make them do something

adjective satellite

• noisily domineering; tending to browbeat others

chilling
adjectiveadj
noun

• the process of becoming cooler; a falling temperature

adjective satellite

• provoking fear or terror

daunting
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• discouraging through fear

disconcerting
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• causing an emotional disturbance

fearsome
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• causing fear or dread or terror

forbidding
adjectiveadj
noun

• an official prohibition or edict against something

adjective satellite

• harshly uninviting or formidable in manner or appearance

• threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments

formidable
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• extremely impressive in strength or excellence

• inspiring fear

frightening
adjectiveadj
noun

• the act of inspiring with fear

adjective satellite

• causing fear or dread or terror

hair-raising
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• extremely alarming

menacing
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments

overpowering
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• so strong as to be irresistible

overwhelming
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• so strong as to be irresistible

• very strong; urgently felt

petrifying
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• paralyzing with terror

scary
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• provoking fear or terror

terrifying
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• causing extreme terror

threatening
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments

• darkened by clouds

unnerving
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• inspiring fear

abash
verbv
verb

• cause to be embarrassed; cause to feel self-conscious

Best Hypernyms For INTIMIDATING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for intimidating, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (5)
affright discourage fright frighten scare

Alternatives for BULLYING

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