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4 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Threatening' in a Sentence

"Having the tendency or purpose to menace or intimidate." more

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The towering cliffs looked threatening, but the climbers were determined to reach the top.
The teacher spoke in a low, threatening tone to the students who were misbehaving.
The villain in the story sent a threatening letter to the hero, promising trouble.
The dark clouds gathered above, threatening a heavy rainstorm.

Threatening

thret-n-ing
adjectiveHaving the tendency or purpose to menace or intimidate.

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Last Updated On: August 28, 2024
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