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

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

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As the deadline approached, his boss's threatening emails became more frequent.
The spy's threatening demeanor helped maintain a sense of fear among the rival agents.
The detective discovered a threatening note at the crime scene.
The dog's barking had a threatening quality, causing the mail carrier to hesitate at the gate.
The threatening sounds of distant thunder signaled an approaching storm.
The dark alley had a threatening aura that deterred pedestrians from passing through.

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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