menacing
pronunciation
How to pronounce menacing in British English:
UK [ˈmenəsɪŋ]
How to pronounce menacing in American English:
US [ ˈmɛnɪsɪŋ]
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- Adjective:
- threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
Word Origin
- menacing (adj.)
- 1540s, present participle adjective from menace (v.). Related: Menacingly.
Example
- 1. These tanks were menacing benghazi until a few days ago .
- 2. Bandit was out of control , terrorizing guests and menacing other dogs .
- 3. Many of the " weapons " look less menacing on closer inspection .
- 4. Death threats and menacing messages are a grim part of everyday life in rural colombia .
- 5. He also looks menacing , so diane simply exaggerated him in her dream .