intimidating

Describes someone or something that causes a feeling of fear, nervousness, or lack of confidence.

ruОписывает кого-то или что-то, вызывающее чувство страха, нервозности или неуверенности.esDescribe a alguien o algo que causa miedo, nerviosismo o inseguridad, o que resulta abrumador o difícil de enfrentar.frDécrit quelqu'un ou quelque chose qui provoque un sentiment de peur, de nervosité ou d'insécurité.deBeschreibt jemanden oder etwas, das Furcht, Nervosität oder Unsicherheit hervorruft; oft einschüchternd, bedrohlich oder furchteinflößend wirkend.ptDescreve alguém ou algo que causa medo, nervosismo ou insegurança, ou que parece ameaçador e difícil de enfrentar.zh形容某人或某事物令人感到害怕、紧张或缺乏自信。arيصف شخصًا أو شيئًا يثير الخوف أو القلق أو الشعور بعدم الثقة بالنفس. ويُستخدم كذلك للدلالة على ما يبعث على الرهبة أو التخويف.

1. Causing fear or nervousness B2 formal

   Making someone feel frightened, nervous, or less confident, often due to perceived power, size, or difficulty.

   • The tall, stern-looking teacher was very intimidating.
   • The prospect of giving a speech to a large audience can be intimidating.
   • His intimidating stare made her look away.

   ruПугающийesintimidantefrqui intimidedeEinschüchterndptIntimidadorzh令人畏惧的arمُرْهِب

   Synonyme: alarmingdauntingdisconcertingfearsomeformidablefrighteningmenacingscaryterrifyingthreateningunnerving

   Antonyme: approachablecomfortingencouragingfriendlyinvitingreassuringwelcoming

2. Seemingly difficult or overwhelming B2 informal

   Appearing so difficult or complex that it discourages effort.

   • The first chapter of the textbook was quite intimidating.
   • Learning a new language can feel intimidating at first.
   • The size of the project was intimidating for the new team.

   ruПугающийesintimidantefrIntimidant au sens de décourageantdeEinschüchterndptAssustadorzh望而生畏arمُرْهِب

   Synonyme: dauntingdiscouragingforbiddingformidableoverwhelming

   Antonyme: approachableeasyencouraginginvitingmanageablesimple

• more intimidating comparative form
• most intimidating superlative form

A verb used to indicate the act of frightening or threatening someone, usually to make them do what you want.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия, направленного на запугивание или угрозу кому-либо, обычно с целью заставить его делать то, что вы хотите.esVerbo utilizado para referirse a la acción de asustar o amenazar a alguien, generalmente para lograr que haga lo que uno quiere.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'exercer une pression sur quelqu'un par la menace ou la peur, généralement afin de le contraindre à faire ce que l'on veut.deVerb, das eine Handlung bezeichnet, mit der jemand eingeschüchtert oder bedroht wird, meist um ihn zu etwas zu zwingen.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de amedrontar ou ameaçar alguém, geralmente para forçá-lo a fazer algo que você quer.zh动词，指通过威胁、恐吓或施压使他人害怕，从而迫使对方服从或做某事。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على ترهيب شخص أو تهديده، عادةً لإجباره على فعل ما تريده منه.

1. Frighten or threaten B2 formal

   To make someone feel frightened or nervous, especially to force them into doing something.

   • The bully tried to intimidate the younger students.
   • She felt intimidated by the large crowd at the interview.
   • They used threats to intimidate the witness into silence.

   ruЗапугиватьesIntimidarfrIntimiderdeEinschüchternptIntimidarzh恐吓arتخويف وتهديد

   Synonyme: browbeatbullycowdauntfrightenmenaceoverawescareterrifythreaten

   Antonyme: comfortemboldenencouragereassure

2. Overawe or daunt B2 formal

   To make someone feel less confident or less likely to do something by being impressive or powerful.

   • The size of the task intimidated him at first.
   • Her reputation as an expert intimidated the other candidates.
   • Don't let the complexity of the project intimidate you.

   ruЗапугиватьesIntimidar, amedrentarfrIntimiderdeEinschüchternptIntimidarzh威慑arإرهاب

   Synonyme: browbeatbullycowdauntdeterdisheartendismayfrightenoverawescareunnerve

   Antonyme: comfortemboldenencourageinspirereassure

• intimidated past participle
• intimidated past simple
• intimidating present participle
• intimidates third person singular