Vocabulary Entry

threatening

|verb • adjective

verb

To declare one's intention to harm or punish someone.

Example Sentences

"He was arrested for threatening his neighbor."

"The email contained threats from an anonymous sender."

"She felt threatened by the aggressive behavior of the man."

adjective

Example Sentences

"The dark clouds created a threatening atmosphere."

"His threatening tone made everyone uncomfortable."

"She received a threatening message that made her anxious."