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threatening
/ˈθɹɛt.n̩.ɪŋ/
verb
To make a threat against someone; to use threats.
"He threatened me with a knife."
To menace, or be dangerous.
"The rocks threatened the ship's survival."
To portend, or give a warning of.
"The black clouds threatened heavy rain."
noun
An act of threatening; a threat.
adjective
Presenting a threat; menacing; frightening.
"Never turn your back to someone who is displaying threatening behavior."
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