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threatening

UK
/ˈθrɛtənɪŋ/
US
/ˈθrɛtənɪŋ/

Translations

threateningadjective
more threatening
Comp.
most threatening
Super.
UK
/ˈθrɛtənɪŋ/
US
/ˈθrɛtənɪŋ/
The threatening clouds signaled an approaching storm.
Угрожающие облака сигнализировали о приближающемся шторме.
His threatening tone made everyone uneasy.
Его грозный тон заставил всех почувствовать себя неуютно.
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.
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.
Он угрожал вызвать полицию, если они не уйдут.
The storm threatens to destroy the crops.
Шторм грозит уничтожить урожай.
Additional translations
чернить
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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