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menacing

/ˈmenəsɪŋ/ /ˈmenɪsɪŋ/

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verb

To make threats against (someone); to intimidate.

Examples :

"to menace a country with war"

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verb

To threaten (an evil to be inflicted).

Examples :

"The bully was menacing the smaller kids, demanding their lunch money. "

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verb

To endanger (someone or something); to imperil or jeopardize.

Examples :

"The heavy rain and rising river are menacing the town. "

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noun

The act of making menaces or threats.

Examples :

"The bully's constant menacing made the younger children afraid to play in the park. "

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adjective

Suggesting imminent harm.

Examples :

"The dark clouds gathered, casting a menacing shadow over the picnic. "

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adjective

Examples :

"The dark clouds gathered, casting a menacing shadow over the picnic. "

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