overbearing; aggressive; imperious; describing a person whose attitude or speech is intimidating

the cold air is biting; can describe extremely cold weather or a gloomy, terrifying atmosphere

The situation is pressing or demands immediate action; circumstances force one to act or respond.

to push or press someone too hard; to go too far in oppressing others without leaving them any room to maneuver

Gaining wealth and high social status without deliberately seeking them

(of one's talent or speech) to be sharp and overbearing; to present oneself aggressively in a way that makes others feel intimidated or threatened