threatening
/ˈθɹɛt.n̩.ɪŋ/ · verb
Meaning
- To make a threat against someone; to use threats.
- To menace, or be dangerous.
- To portend, or give a warning of.
- To be close to equaling or surpassing (a record, etc.)
- An act of threatening; a threat.
- Presenting a threat; menacing; frightening.
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