Threatening Definition & Meaning
threatening
- adjective
- threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments; "a baleful look"; "forbidding thunderclouds"; "his tone became menacing"; "ominous rumblings of discontent"; "sinister storm clouds"; "a sinister smile"; "his threatening behavior"; "ugly black clouds"; "the situation became ugly"
- darkened by clouds; "a heavy sky"
"Threatening" in song lyrics
See how threatening is used in real songs:
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"You'll be measuring and threatening"
The Cross Movement f/M.O.D — Lord -
"But stuck in that world was even more threatening"
Looptroop — Trrism -
"The rude one beg no friend, the selection's threatening"
Masta Killa — Medina (East New York)
Words that rhyme with threatening
Usage tips for "threatening"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "threatening" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for threatening to find words that pair well.
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does threatening mean?
- threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments; "a baleful look"; "forbidding thunderclouds"; "his tone became menacing"; "ominous rumblings of discontent"; "sinister storm clouds"; "a sinister smile"; "his threatening behavior"; "ugly black clouds"; "the situation became ugly" darkened by clouds; "a heavy sky"
- What part of speech is threatening?
- Threatening is an adjective.
- How many definitions does threatening have?
- Threatening has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).