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intimidation vs frightening

frightening vs intimidation

intimidation and frightening both are nouns.

intimidation is not an adjective while frightening is an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
intimidation Yes No No No
frightening Yes Yes No No
As nouns, frightening is a hyponym of intimidation; that is, frightening is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than intimidation:
  • intimidation: the act of intimidating a weaker person to make them do something
  • frightening: the act of inspiring with fear
Other hyponyms of intimidation include terrorisation, terrorization.
intimidation (noun) frightening (noun)
the act of intimidating a weaker person to make them do something the act of inspiring with fear
a communication that makes you afraid to try something
the feeling of being intimidated; being made to feel afraid or timid
the feeling of discouragement in the face of someone's superior fame or wealth or status etc.
intimidation (adjective) frightening (adjective)
causing fear or dread or terror
Difference between intimidation and frightening

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