Threatening

verb

/ˈθɹɛt.n̩.ɪŋ/

Word Frequency: 10.9

Definitions

1.verbTo make a threat against someone; to use threats.

"He threatened me with a knife."

2.verbTo menace, or be dangerous.

"The rocks threatened the ship's survival."

3.verbTo portend, or give a warning of.

"The black clouds threatened heavy rain."

4.verbTo be close to equaling or surpassing (a record, etc.)

5.nounAn act of threatening; a threat.

6.adjectivePresenting a threat; menacing; frightening.

"Never turn your back to someone who is displaying threatening behavior."

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