Synonyms for
Menacing
Definition
causing or intending to cause harm or danger
Synonyms & similar words
jeopardise
imperil
baleful
ominous
peril
jeopardize
threaten
forbidding
minatory
sinister
threatening
endanger
minacious
menace
threatening
intimidating
dangerous
ominous
sinister
frightening
scary
terrifying
alarming
foreboding
daunting
hostile
aggressive
baleful
malevolent
evil
malicious
harmful
destructive
violent
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Example sentences
- The dark clouds looked menacing.
- The robber had a menacing look on his face.
- The teacher gave the students a menacing stare.
- The sound of thunder was menacing.
- The bully's behavior was menacing to the other kids.
Quotes
'The sea was angry that day, my friends - like an old man trying to send back soup in a deli.' - George Costanza
'I'm not bad, I'm just drawn that way.' - Jessica Rabbit
'I'll be back.' - The Terminator