Definition of Baleful

hinting at possible harm or danger

Examples of Baleful in a sentence

With a baleful stare, the gang member pointed his gun at the unarmed police officer.  🔊

The witness was frightened when the defendant gave her a baleful glance filled with hatred.  🔊

When we approached the frightened dog, it gave us a baleful growl.  🔊

With baleful eyes, the vulture stared at the injured rabbit.  🔊

Before June hit Trina for talking to her boyfriend, she had attempted to warn her away with a baleful stare.  🔊

Pam got baleful looks in the theater because she would not stop talking.  🔊

In the film, the killer's baleful eyes threatened everyone.  🔊

The evil stepmother wore a baleful expression whenever she looked at her unwanted stepdaughter.  🔊

As soon as Frank heard the baleful winds, he knew a dangerous storm was approaching.  🔊

I was frightened by the baleful look the strange man gave me.  🔊

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