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threatening

UK
/ˈθrɛtənɪŋ/
US
/ˈθrɛtənɪŋ/

Translations

threateningadjective
more threatening
Comp.
most threatening
Super.
UK
/ˈθrɛtənɪŋ/
US
/ˈθrɛtənɪŋ/
The dark clouds in the sky looked threatening, signaling an impending storm.
Les nuages sombres dans le ciel avaient l’air menaçants, annonçant une tempête imminente.
menaçantAu sens de laissant présager un danger ou un préjudice.
The threatening tone in his voice made everyone in the room uneasy.
Le ton menaçant de sa voix mit tout le monde dans la salle mal à l’aise.
Synonyms
menacing
intimidating
dangerous
frightening
alarming
hostile
ominous
foreboding
Antonyms
inviting
friendly
welcoming
threateningnoun
threatenings
pl
UK
/ˈθret.ən.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈθrɛt.nɪŋ/
Gerundial noun meaning the act of making threats; usually uncountable but pluralized in formal/archaic style.
menacesAu sens d’actes ou de propos intimidants ; emploi rare comme nom.
Threatening of jurors is a serious offense.
Les menaces proférées contre les jurés constituent une infraction grave.
Additional translations
intimidationAu sens d’action d’intimider ; emploi rare comme nom.
Synonyms
threat
menace
danger
intimidation
warning
omen
portent
sign
indication
harbinger
threatenverb

threatening

Gerund

threatened
Past Simple
threatened
Past Participle
threatening
Gerund
UK
/ˈθrɛtən/
US
/ˈθrɛtən/
He threatened to call the police if they didn't leave his property.
Il a menacé d’appeler la police s’ils ne quittaient pas sa propriété.
Additional translations
présagerS’emploie surtout pour annoncer ou laisser prévoir un événement défavorable.
annoncerSens météorologique ou figuré, avec idée d’un événement imminent et généralement indésirable.
Synonyms
menace
intimidate
bully
frighten
warn
endanger
jeopardize
put at risk
Antonyms
assure
guarantee
reassure

Definitions

threateningadjective
Having a hostile or menacing quality or manner.
The dark clouds in the sky looked threatening, signaling an impending storm.
Indicating or suggesting the likelihood of harm or danger.
The threatening tone in his voice made everyone in the room uneasy.
threateningnoun
The act or practice of making threats or intimidating statements.
Threatening of jurors is a serious offense.
threatenverb
To express an intention to inflict harm or punishment on someone.
He threatened to call the police if they didn't leave his property.
To be a source of danger or risk to something.
The storm threatens to destroy the crops.
To give signs or warning of something undesirable as likely to happen.
Dark clouds threaten rain.
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