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intimidando

[in-ti-mi-ˈdan-du]
verb
intimidating
1. Present participle of 'intimidar'; the act of frightening or threatening someone to make them feel afraid or discouraged
He was intimidating the witness with his aggressive behavior.
Ele estava intimidando a testemunha com seu comportamento agressivo.
2. Causing fear or apprehension through threatening manner or appearance
The intimidating presence of the security guards deterred troublemakers.
A presença intimidadora dos seguranças afastou os problemáticos.
NYC Slang
bullying, throwing your weight around, flexing
Synonyms
ameaçandoassustandocoagindoaterrorizandooprimindo
Antonyms
encorajandotranquilizandoacalmandoreassegurando

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
intimidando
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
intimidando
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

intimidar alguém com olhares (intimidate someone with looks)
não se deixar intimidar (not to be intimidated)
intimidar com ameaças (intimidate with threats)
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