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Another word for formidable

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Adjective

  1. Causing or able to cause fear

    See also:

    fear

  2. Requiring great or extreme bodily, mental, or spiritual strength

    See also:

    heavy

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Another word for formidable

Modifier

  1. Inspiring fear or apprehension

    See also:

    terrible

    dangerous

  2. Hard to deal with or overcome

    See also:

    difficult

  3. Inspiring awe or admiration

    See also:

    impressive

    grand

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Sentence Examples

  • He does have a formidable temper, you know.

  • Two formidable men stood on either side.

  • Josh was no stranger to a fistfight, and he was considered by many to be a formidable opponent.

  • The girls had a large amount of respect for their formidable grandfather.

  • Small children are even afraid to approach the thick, glass enclosure that surrounds the formidable lion.

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