Intimidator: meaning, definitions and examples

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intimidator

 

[ ɪnˈtɪmɪˌdeɪtər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

person

A person who frightens or overawes others.

Synonyms

bully, menacer, tyrant

Examples of usage

  • The intimidator at the meeting made everyone feel uncomfortable.
  • Don't let the intimidator bully you into doing something you don't want to do.
Context #2 | Noun

sports

A driver who is known for aggressive and forceful driving tactics.

Synonyms

aggressor, bulldozer, provoker

Examples of usage

  • The intimidator on the racetrack is feared by all the other drivers.
  • He earned the nickname 'the intimidator' for his aggressive driving style.

Translations

Translations of the word "intimidator" in other languages:

🇵🇹 intimidador

🇮🇳 धमकाने वाला

🇩🇪 Einschüchterer

🇮🇩 pengintimidasi

🇺🇦 залякувач

🇵🇱 zastraszacz

🇯🇵 威嚇者 (いかくしゃ)

🇫🇷 intimidateur

🇪🇸 intimidator

🇹🇷 korkutucu

🇰🇷 협박자 (hyeobbakja)

🇸🇦 مُخَوِّف

🇨🇿 zastrašovatel

🇸🇰 zastrašovateľ

🇨🇳 威胁者 (wēixié zhě)

🇸🇮 ustraševalec

🇮🇸 ógnarvaki

🇰🇿 қорқытушы

🇬🇪 დაშინება

🇦🇿 hədələyici

🇲🇽 intimidator

Etymology

The word 'intimidator' originated from the verb 'intimidate', which comes from the Latin word 'intimidare', meaning 'to make afraid'. The concept of intimidation has been present throughout history as a tactic used to instill fear or control over others.

See also: intimidating, intimidation.