Threatening Definition
thrĕtn-nĭng
adjective
Making or implying threats.
A threatening phone call.
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Gving warning signs of bad weather.
Threatening skies.
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Causing the feeling that one's power, social standing, or self-esteem is in danger of being diminished.
Found the criticism threatening.
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Synonyms:
noun
An act of threatening; a threat.
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Other Word Forms of Threatening
Noun
Singular:
threateningPlural:
threateningsOrigin of Threatening
-
From threaten +"Ž -ing.
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