threatening
Pronunciation: [θrɛtənɪŋ]
Word
Context: "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.
Example
The dark clouds in the sky looked threatening, suggesting a storm was coming.
Example
The friendly dog did not seem threatening at all; it wagged its tail happily.
Example
Do you think the stranger looks threatening?
Context: "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.
Example
She was threatening to call the police if he didn't return her bike.
Example
He was not threatening his friends; they were just joking around.
Example
Why was he threatening to report her?
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