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threatening
This term conveys a sense of imminent danger or hostility, often evoking a feeling of anxiety or apprehension in the observer. When applied to human behavior, it suggests a deliberate attempt to intimidate or coerce through the promise of future harm, carrying a heavy negative connotation of aggression.
When describing environmental factors or atmospheric conditions, the word shifts from intentional malice to an ominous signal. It describes a visual or sensory cue that warns of an approaching disaster, such as a storm or a market crash, where the danger is systemic rather than personal.
Meanings
Examples
Stop sending me those threatening emails immediately.
Stop sending me those threatening emails immediately.
He took a threatening step toward me with a clenched fist.
I cannot believe he is actually using a threatening tone with his boss.
The dark clouds on the horizon looked threatening.
The dragon let out a threatening growl that shook the entire cave.
That look in her eyes is threatening and I should probably leave.
The sudden silence in the room felt threatening.