threatening
Произношение: [θrɛtənɪŋ]
Слово
Контекст: «danger»
(adjective) when something or someone seems like they might cause harm or danger. It can be a person showing a scary attitude or a situation that makes you feel unsafe.
Пример
The dark clouds in the sky looked threatening, suggesting a storm was coming.
Пример
The friendly dog did not seem threatening at all; it wagged its tail happily.
Пример
Do you think the stranger looks threatening?
Контекст: «communication»
(verb) to tell someone that you will cause them harm if they do not do what you want. It’s like using scary words to make someone afraid.
Пример
She was threatening to call the police if he didn't return her bike.
Пример
He was not threatening his friends; they were just joking around.
Пример
Why was he threatening to report her?
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