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Grammar : Adj
Spell : men-is
Phonetic Transcription : ˈmɛn ɪs



Definition of menacing

Origin :
  • 1540s, present participle adjective from menace (v.). Related: Menacingly.
  • adj intimidating, ominous
Example sentences :
  • There was a little pause, and the father stood rigid, menacing.
  • Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
  • To the north lies Thunder Mountain, wall-sided and menacing.
  • Extract from : « The Trail Book » by Mary Austin
  • "You won't do anything of the kind," said Chip, quietly—too quietly not to be menacing.
  • Extract from : « Chip, of the Flying U » by B. M. Bower
  • Clouds, heavy and menacing, already shrouded the whole west.
  • Extract from : « The Rock of Chickamauga » by Joseph A. Altsheler
  • In spite of the menacing hand, the voice inspired confidence.
  • Extract from : « White Fang » by Jack London
  • For a moment they remained there, on their knees, menacing each other.
  • Extract from : « L'Assommoir » by Emile Zola
  • She was painfully impressed by the obscurity of the night—sinister, menacing.
  • Extract from : « A Nest of Spies » by Pierre Souvestre
  • What a flood of memories, horrid, menacing, that name evoked!
  • Extract from : « A Nest of Spies » by Pierre Souvestre
  • Then they remained for a moment confronting each other, mute and menacing.
  • Extract from : « Doctor Pascal » by Emile Zola
  • He was standing over the form of the maniac, rigid and menacing.
  • Extract from : « Astounding Stories of Super-Science, March 1930 » by Various

Synonyms for menacing

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