menacing

• Beschreibt etwas, das eine Gefahr oder Drohung erkennen lässt und Furcht oder Unheil ankündigt.

Describes something that suggests the presence of danger or a threat.

1. Threatening or dangerousB2formal

   Suggesting the presence of danger or harm; threatening.

   Bedrohlich

   • The dark clouds had a menacing appearance.
   • He gave her a menacing look.
   • The dog's menacing growl made them step back.

   Synonymealarmingbalefuldangerousforbiddingfrighteningintimidatingminatoryominousthreatening

   Antonymebenignfriendlyharmlessinnocuoussafe

• Verb, das ausdrückt, dass jemand einer Person oder Sache droht oder sie in Gefahr bringt; auch: jemanden einschüchtern oder bedrohen.

A verb used to indicate the act of threatening or presenting a danger to someone or something.

1. Threaten or endangerB2formal

   To threaten or pose a danger to someone or something.

   Bedrohen oder gefährden

   • The storm menaced the coastal towns with heavy flooding.
   • His aggressive behavior menaced the safety of the group.
   • The rising waters menaced the entire village.

   Synonymeendangerhazardimperiljeopardizeriskthreaten

   Antonymedefendguardprotectsafeguardshield