Definition of Threatening

having a hostile or intimidating manner

Examples of Threatening in a sentence

The threatening letter stated that a bomb would be placed in a random mailbox around the city once every day.  🔊

Though he has a threatening demeanor, the police officer isn’t as intimidating as he seems.  🔊

Our dog appears threatening at first, but her bark is much bigger than her bite.  🔊

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