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Common collocations with intimidating in American Collocation

intimidating adjective

US /ɪnˈtɪmɪˌdeɪtɪŋ/

rather

a little
pretty
quite
rather
slightly
somewhat

The sound of splintering glass was quite intimidating.

very

extremely
very

Large fairs can be very intimidating.

place or situation

atmosphere
environment
experience
place
process
prospect
situation

Being interviewed by a panel of five people was an intimidating prospect.

a person’s behaviour

behaviour
manner
presence

Even as a 16-year-old he had an intimidating physical presence.

abusive
aggressive
frightening
hostile
malicious
offensive
threatening
violent

Intimidating or abusive behaviour just won’t be tolerated.