threatening
Translation
threatening
Examples
He sent a threatening letter to the politician.
He sent a threatening letter to the politician.
The dark clouds look threatening.
The dark clouds look threatening.
Grammar Patterns
a threatening ((noun)) to modify a noun He sent a threatening letter.
((sth.)) looks/seems threatening to describe appearance The dark clouds look threatening.
Similar Words
Synonyms: menacing, intimidating, ominous; Antonyms: friendly, reassuring
Etymology
Present participle of the verb 'threaten', from the noun 'threat' + verb-forming suffix '-en' + present participle '-ing'.
Memory Tips
The '-ing' suffix suggests an active action, like someone or something is actively doing the 'threatening'.