Threatening

adjective
/ˈθret.ən.ɪŋ/

Meaning

expressing a threat; menacing; intimidating

Example Sentences

The dark clouds looked threatening before the storm.

Synonyms

menacing, intimidating, ominous, dangerous

Antonyms

reassuring, comforting, peaceful, safe

Collocations

threatening behavior, threatening letter, threatening gesture, threatening tone

Related Vocabularies

Overly theatrical, artificial, or exaggerated in manner or style.
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