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threateningly

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adverbial threateningly has 1 sense
  1. menacingly, threateningly - in a menacing manner; "the voice at the other end of the line dropped menacingly"
    Derived from adjective threatening1

Definitions from the Web

Term: threateningly

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sense 1: In a manner that expresses an intention to harm or cause fear.

Usage 1: The dog growled threateningly at the stranger.

Usage 2: The villain looked at the hero threateningly before attacking.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1: Having a quality or characteristic that is likely to cause harm or fear.

Usage 1: The storm clouds appeared threateningly dark and heavy.

Usage 2: The suspect made a threatening gesture towards the officers.

Part of Speech: Verb

This term does not have a sense or usage as a verb.

Part of Speech: Noun

This term does not have a sense or usage as a noun.

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