Synonyms for intimidating
in·tim·i·dat·ing

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1. daunting, intimidatingadjective

   discouraging through fear

   Synonyms:
   daunting

   Antonyms:
   encouraging

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1. List of paraphrases for "intimidating":

   intimidate, daunting, bullying

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1. Amnesty International deputy director:

   For refugees fleeing from terrifying conflict zones to be met by such an intimidating show of militarized force is shocking, and a woefully irresponsible response to people already traumatized by war and brutality, this 'raise the drawbridge' mentality will simply redirect, but not put an end to, desperate and dangerous journeys.

2. Michael Cheika:

   We haven't been to Ellis Park in 11 years. I've only coached one game there as Waratahs coach, that's what I enjoy, though, to be in the cauldron of the opposition. It's motivating for us. What else could you ask for in terms of an intimidating atmosphere? It's a good challenge and we must stand up. This is what rugby is about.

3. Andy Cohen:

   So, but it was a bit, kind of intimidating when I sat down with them because they were so not used to this, and I think that Kris very consciously didn't want it to have the rancor that some' Housewives' reunions have, or the, you know, level of acrimony.

4. Lee Goodman:

   They're intimidating people and that means other people will not participate in however they may have, that's a real risk to our society.

5. Marie Yovanovitch:

   Well, it's very intimidating, i can't speak to what the President is trying to do, but I think the effect is to be intimidating.