"intimidatory" meaning in English

See intimidatory in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

IPA: /ɪntɪmɪˈdeɪtəɹi/ [UK] Forms: more intimidatory [comparative], most intimidatory [superlative]
Etymology: From intimidate + -ory. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|intimidate|ory}} intimidate + -ory Head templates: {{en-adj}} intimidatory (comparative more intimidatory, superlative most intimidatory)
  1. (rare) That intimidates; intimidating. Tags: rare
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