threating

[US]/ˈθretənɪŋ/
[UK]/ˈθretənɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v. (present participle)present participle of threaten; presenting a threat; menacing or dangerous in appearance

Example Sentences

the threatening storm clouds gathered on the horizon.

he gave me a threatening look across the room.

the letter contained threatening language directed at the ceo.

the company issued a threatening statement about potential layoffs.

she received threatening phone calls from an unknown number.

the dog growls in a threatening manner when strangers approach.

the situation in the region is becoming increasingly threatening.

he made a threatening gesture with his hand during the argument.

the threatening weather forced the organizers to cancel the outdoor event.

there was a threatening tone in his voice that made her nervous.

the government issued a threatening warning about the approaching hurricane.

she ignored the threatening messages posted on her social media account.

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