Intimidatory
adjective
Causing a feeling of fear or nervousness.
His intimidatory tactics finally made her quit the job.
Often appears as...
- intimidatory tactics
- intimidatory behaviour
adjective
Causing a feeling of fear or nervousness.
His intimidatory tactics finally made her quit the job.
Often appears as...
- intimidatory tactics
- intimidatory behaviour
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Power Dynamics
Often used to describe situations where someone uses power to make others feel uneasy or less confident.
The manager's intimidatory presence overshadowed the meeting.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Physical
Refers to psychological pressure, not necessarily physical force, to cause discomfort or fear.
She felt an intimidatory gaze from the audience.
Pro Tip 3/3Subtle Threat
Can imply a subtle or indirect threat designed to influence someone’s actions or decisions.
His comment, though polite, had an intimidatory undertone.
Pro Tip 1/3Power Dynamics
Often used to describe situations where someone uses power to make others feel uneasy or less confident.
The manager's intimidatory presence overshadowed the meeting.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Physical
Refers to psychological pressure, not necessarily physical force, to cause discomfort or fear.
She felt an intimidatory gaze from the audience.
Pro Tip 3/3Subtle Threat
Can imply a subtle or indirect threat designed to influence someone’s actions or decisions.
His comment, though polite, had an intimidatory undertone.
Pro Tip 1/3Power Dynamics
Often used to describe situations where someone uses power to make others feel uneasy or less confident.
The manager's intimidatory presence overshadowed the meeting.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Physical
Refers to psychological pressure, not necessarily physical force, to cause discomfort or fear.
She felt an intimidatory gaze from the audience.
Pro Tip 3/3Subtle Threat
Can imply a subtle or indirect threat designed to influence someone’s actions or decisions.
His comment, though polite, had an intimidatory undertone.
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