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threatening
/θˈɹɛtənɪŋ/ · 11 letters · 8 distinct letters
- adjective
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
a baleful look
- verb
pose a threat to; present a danger to
The pollution is endangering the crops
- verb
to utter intentions of injury or punishment against:
He threatened me when I tried to call the police
- verb
to be a menacing indication of something:
The clouds threaten rain
- adjective
darkened by clouds
a heavy sky