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threatening

/ˈθɹɛt.n̩.ɪŋ/ · verb

Meaning

  1. To make a threat against someone; to use threats.
  2. To menace, or be dangerous.
  3. To portend, or give a warning of.
  4. To be close to equaling or surpassing (a record, etc.)
  5. An act of threatening; a threat.
  6. Presenting a threat; menacing; frightening.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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