pelotteleva
Pelotteleva is a Finnish adjective derived from pelotella, meaning to intimidate or threaten. The word describes actions, speech, or behavior that are intended to frighten others or to coerce them through fear. It is often used to characterize attempts to pressure someone by creating a sense of danger, rather than to express mere fear itself. The noun form for the act of intimidating is pelottelu.
Grammatically, pelotteleva is the present active participle form and functions as an adjective. It can be used
Usage notes: pelotteleva emphasizes intentional coercion or intimidation, often in social, workplace, or interpersonal contexts. It
Example sentences: Hänen käyttämänsä pelotteleva kieltä. He used intimidating language. Käytös oli pelotteleva ja sai ihmiset