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INTIMIDATING

(adj.sat, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Intimidating.

Intimidating - as an adjective satellite

Discouraging through fear

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
daunting10

Intimidating - as a verb

To make timid or afraid; to cause to feel fear or nervousness; to deter, especially by threats of violence

Example: "He's trying to intimidate you. if you ignore him, hopefully he'll stop."

Intimidating - as an adjective

Threatening

Example Sentences

"He has an intimidating presence that makes people nervous."
"Her strong and intimidating personality often puts others off."
"The large and intimidating bouncer stood at the entrance of the club."
"The dark and eerie alleyway was intimidating to walk through at night."
"I find public speaking in front of a large audience to be very intimidating."
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Word Game Points

Is INTIMIDATING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, intimidating is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

INTIMIDATING has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is INTIMIDATING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, intimidating is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
INTIMIDATING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.

Is INTIMIDATING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, intimidating is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
INTIMIDATING has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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