- present participle of intimidate.
intimidating
Example Sentences
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That intimidating record is still more than two years off for Scheffler, but current evidence suggests knocking him off top spot will be extraordinarily difficult.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
The Ogre may weigh barely 140 pounds, but once he’s on two wheels, few sights in sports are more intimidating.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
I know changing careers is intimidating, but I applaud your self-awareness.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 20, 2026
This ability may have helped them reach leaves high in trees, appear more intimidating to predators, attract mates, or reproduce.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 20, 2026
He’s an inch away, with the angriest, most intimidating face I’ve ever seen.
From "Please Ignore Vera Dietz" by A.S. King
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