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intimidatory

adj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • UK: /ɪntɪmɪˈdeɪtəɹi/

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adj

Meaning 1

That intimidates; intimidating.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: rare

Examples

  • The remarks have to be nothing less than intentionally intimidatory behavior.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From intimidate + -ory.