THREATENING

/ˈθɹɛt.n̩.ɪŋ/ ► audio Scrabble 15 Words With Friends 17

Scrabble letter values: T1H4R1E1A1T1E1N1I1N1G2 = 15

Definition

  1. adjective threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments. — synonyms: baleful, forbidding, menacing, minacious, minatory, ominous, sinister
  2. adjective darkened by clouds. — synonyms: heavy, lowering, sullen

Examples

  • “a baleful look”
  • “forbidding thunderclouds”
  • “his tone became menacing”

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