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minatory Definition

mina·tory (minə tôr′ē)

adjective

menacing; threatening

Etymology: OFr minatoire < LL minatorius < pp. of L minari, to threaten: see menace

minatory Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • nature: Some held knives, scalpels, syringes, objects he could not recognize tho their minatory nature was all too apparent.
  • look: Number 3, Lauriston Gardens wore an ill-omened and minatory look.

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