- present participle of intimidate.
intimidating
Example Sentences
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It suggests that even one of nature's most intimidating forces can potentially be redirected to address some of the world's most urgent environmental challenges.
From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026
As if that wasn’t intimidating enough, Danson said then-President Clinton immediately grilled him about his “intentions” with the actress.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026
Sprawling, gruff, imposing and, at times, intimidating, the city would never be mistaken for Paris, Rome, London or even Berlin.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
“It’s so intimidating to walk through here,” says an arena staffer as she scurries under the sight line of a video camera on a tall tripod.
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026
The campus was intimidating, with its immaculate lawns and crisp colonial architecture.
From "Educated" by Tara Westover
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