menacing

• Qui indique ou exprime une menace, un danger ou une intention de nuire ; qui inspire la peur ou l'appréhension.

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

1. Threatening or dangerousB2formal

   Suggesting the presence of danger or harm; threatening.

   menaçant

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

   Synonymesalarmingbalefuldangerousforbiddingfrighteningintimidatingminatoryominousthreatening

   Antonymesbenignfriendlyharmlessinnocuoussafe

• Verbe utilisé pour indiquer une action de menace ou le fait de créer un danger pour quelqu'un ou quelque chose.

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.

   menacer, mettre en danger

   • 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.

   Synonymesendangerhazardimperiljeopardizeriskthreaten

   Antonymesdefendguardprotectsafeguardshield