threatening (Meaning)

Wordnet

threatening (s)

threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments

darkened by clouds

Webster

of Threaten

Webster

a. & n. from Threaten, v.

Her deep-set eyes stared at him accusingly, threatening to expose his secret.
The thunderclouds gathered overhead, threatening to unleash a torrential downpour.
The bully's menacing presence loomed over her, threatening physical harm.
The threatening note arrived in the mail, warning against further contact.
The CEO's threatening words hung heavy in the air, casting a shadow over the meeting.
The ominous tone of the news report threatened a catastrophic event.
The shrinking glaciers threatened the livelihoods of coastal communities.
The political rhetoric was particularly threatening, inciting violence and unrest.
The bacteria's antibiotic resistance threatened to render current treatments ineffective.
The gun pointed directly at her head, leaving her feeling utterly threatened and vulnerable.

threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments, darkened by cloudsof Threaten, a. & n. from Threaten, v.

looming,impending, possible, coming, approaching, around the corner, brewing,imminent, future, pending

remote, former, eventual, past, past, remote, ultimate, eventual,distant, ultimate

Her deep-set eyes stared at him accusingly, threatening to expose his secret.

The thunderclouds gathered overhead, threatening to unleash a torrential downpour.

The bully's menacing presence loomed over her, threatening physical harm.

The threatening note arrived in the mail, warning against further contact.