Meaning
intimidating, threatening
- intended or serving to intimidate, deter, or threaten
In a sentence
Il direttore ha ricevuto una lettera intimidatoria anonima.
The director received an anonymous intimidating letter.
Non parlarmi con quel tono intimidatorio!
Don't speak to me with that intimidating tone!
I testimoni non si sono lasciati spaventare da quegli atti intimidatori.
The witnesses did not let themselves be frightened by those threatening acts.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| intimidatorio | masculine · singular |
| intimidatoria | feminine · singular |
| intimidatori | masculine · plural |
| intimidatorie | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Frequently used in formal, journalistic, or legal contexts to describe letters, tones, or gestures.