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sinister

/ˈsɪn.ɪ.stər/

Traduction: Qui donne l'impression qu'un mal ou un danger va se produire, ou qui inspire la crainte ou le pressentiment d'un événement funeste.

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adjective

/ˈsɪn.ɪ.stər/B2formal
  • frQui donne l'impression qu'un mal ou un danger va se produire, ou qui inspire la crainte ou le pressentiment d'un événement funeste.
  1. Evil or threateningB2formal

    Giving the impression that something harmful or evil is happening or will happen.

    frsinistre

    • The old house had a sinister atmosphere.
    • He gave her a sinister smile.
    • There was something sinister about the stranger's behavior.

    Synonymesbalefuldarkevilforbiddingmalevolentmalignmenacingminatoryominousthreatening

    Antonymesbenevolentbenigngoodharmlessinnocentkindvirtuous

  2. Ominous or forebodingB2formal

    Suggesting that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen.

    frsinistre (sens funeste)

    • The dark clouds had a sinister appearance.
    • She heard a sinister sound coming from the basement.
    • The silence in the room was sinister.

    Synonymescreepydarkdireeerieforebodingmenacingominousportentousthreatening

    Antonymesauspiciousbenignfavorableharmlessinnocuouspromisingpropitiousreassuring

Formes
  • more sinister comparative form
  • most sinister superlative form
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