intimidatory

English

Etymology

From intimidate +‎ -ory.

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /ɪntɪmɪˈdeɪtəɹi/

Adjective

intimidatory (comparative more intimidatory, superlative most intimidatory)

1. (rare) That intimidates; intimidating.

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

   • 2002, Colin Jones, The Great Nation, Penguin, published 2003, page 297:

     by May the so-called ‘Flour War’ (‘guerre des farines’) was brought to a close in a flurry of intimidatory public executions.