threatening
/ˈθɹɛt.n̩.ɪŋ/
Dictionary
verb
- To make a threat against someone; to use threats.
"He threatened me with a knife."
- To menace, or be dangerous.
"The rocks threatened the ship's survival."
- To portend, or give a warning of.
"The black clouds threatened heavy rain."
- To be close to equaling or surpassing (a record, etc.)
noun
- An act of threatening; a threat.
adjective
- Presenting a threat; menacing; frightening.
"Never turn your back to someone who is displaying threatening behavior."
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