Definitions
There are 8 meanings of the word
Threatening.
How to pronounce threatening:
US
Threatening - as an adjective satellite
Threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
Example: "A baleful look"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
baleful12forbidding18menacing13minacious13minatory13ominous9sinister8Threatening - as a verb
To make a threat against someone; to use threats.
Example: "He threatened me with a knife."
To menace, or be dangerous.
Example: "The rocks threatened the ship's survival."
To portend, or give a warning of.
Example: "The black clouds threatened heavy rain."
To be close to equaling or surpassing (a record, etc.)
Threatening - as a noun
An act of threatening; a threat.
Threatening - as an adjective
Presenting a threat; menacing; frightening.
Example: "Never turn your back to someone who is displaying threatening behavior."
Example Sentences
"He received a threatening letter from an anonymous source."
"The dark storm clouds looked threatening, signaling the arrival of a severe thunderstorm."
"The suspicious man gave her a threatening stare."
"His aggressive and threatening behavior caused alarm among the other students."
"The wild animal made a threatening noise, frightening the hikers."
Word Game Points
Is THREATENING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, threatening is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
THREATENING has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.
Is THREATENING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, threatening is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordTHREATENING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.
Is THREATENING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, threatening is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordTHREATENING has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.
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