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causing or showing a potential for harm or danger, often in a way that makes someone feel scared
Example
The threatening tone of his voice made her feel uneasy.
The threatening behavior of the aggressive dog made pedestrians cross the street to avoid it.
The threatening letter from an anonymous sender left her feeling vulnerable and scared.
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word family
threaten
Verb
threatening
Adjective
threateningly
Adverb
unthreatening
Adjective
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