NYT Dictionary

INTIMIDATING

/ˌɪntˈɪmɪdˌeɪtɪŋ/
VerbAdjectivein-TIM-i-dat-ingin-tim-i-dat-ing · 5 syllablesGrade 5

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2024, 2026

Meaning

present participle and gerund of intimidate

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

dauntingintimidaterestrainabusiveblusteringdeterrentdiscouragingfearsomeforebodingformidable

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles, including a pangram:

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