threatening

Describes something that expresses or indicates a threat of harm or danger.

ruОписывает то, что выражает или указывает на угрозу вреда или опасности.esDescribe algo que expresa o indica una amenaza de daño o peligro, o que causa temor por su aspecto o actitud.frQui exprime ou indique une menace de danger ou de mal, ou qui inspire la peur par son aspect ou son comportement.deBeschreibt etwas, das eine Gefahr oder einen drohenden Schaden ankündigt oder ausdrückt; auch von einer bedrohlichen, Furcht einflößenden Wirkung.ptDescreve algo que expressa ou indica ameaça de dano ou perigo, ou que causa medo por parecer perigoso.zh表示带有威胁、恐吓或危险意味的，可能造成伤害或危险的。arيصف ما يعبّر عن تهديد بإلحاق الضرر أو الخطر، أو ما ينبئ بوقوع مكروه أو شر.

1. Expressing a threat B2 formal

   Indicating or conveying an intention to cause harm or trouble.

   • He received a threatening letter from an unknown sender.
   • The politician made threatening remarks against his opponents.
   • Her tone was threatening, making everyone feel uneasy.

   ruУгрожающийesAmenazantefrmenaçantdedrohendptAmeaçadorzh威胁的arمُهَدِّد

   Synonymes: intimidatingmenacingminaciousminatory

   Antonymes: benevolentcomfortingfriendlyreassuringsoothing

2. Dangerous or ominous B2 formal

   Suggesting that something bad or dangerous is likely to happen.

   • Dark, threatening clouds gathered on the horizon.
   • The forest had a threatening atmosphere after sunset.
   • The animal's growl was low and threatening.

   ruУгрожающийesamenazantefrmenaçant, inquiétantdeDrohendptAmeaçadorzh险恶的arمُهَدِّد

   Synonymes: alarmingbalefuldireforbiddinggrimintimidatingmenacingminatoryominousportentoussinister

   Antonymes: auspiciousbenigncomfortingharmlesspromisingreassuringsafe

• more threatening comparative form
• most threatening superlative form

A verb used to indicate the act of expressing an intention to inflict harm, pain, or punishment, or to indicate something that is likely to cause danger or harm.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия, выражающего намерение причинить вред, боль или наказание, или указывающий на то, что может вызвать опасность или вред.esVerbo que expresa la intención de causar daño, dolor o castigo a alguien, o que indica que algo puede suponer un peligro o producir un efecto negativo.frVerbe utilisé pour exprimer l'intention de causer un préjudice, une douleur ou une punition, ou pour indiquer qu'une chose peut présenter un danger ou un risque.deVerb, das ausdrückt, dass jemand beabsichtigt, Schaden, Schmerz oder Strafe zuzufügen, oder das anzeigt, dass Gefahr oder Schaden droht.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de manifestar intenção de causar dano, dor ou castigo, ou que algo pode causar perigo ou prejuízo.zh表示意图伤害、惩罚或用言语行为恐吓他人，也可指某事物预示危险或带来威胁。arفعل يدل على التهديد بإيذاء شخص أو إلحاق الضرر به، أو الإنذار بوقوع خطر أو شر، أو الإيذان بحدوث شيء سيئ.

1. Express intention to harm B1 formal

   To state an intention to cause harm, injury, or damage to someone or something.

   • The robber threatened the cashier with a gun.
   • He threatened to call the police if they didn't leave.
   • She threatened legal action against the company.

   ruУгрожатьesAmenazarfrmenacerdeDrohenptAmeaçarzh威胁arالتهديد

   Synonymes: browbeatbullycowintimidatemenace

2. Be a danger to B1 formal

   To be likely to cause harm or danger to something.

   • Pollution threatens the survival of many species.
   • The storm threatens to destroy the coastal villages.
   • Economic instability threatens the country's growth.

   ruУгрожатьesamenazarfrmenacer (être un danger pour)deBedrohung darstellenptAmeaçarzh威胁arيهدد

   Synonymes: compromiseendangerhazardimperiljeopardizemenace

   Antonymes: guardprotectsafeguardshield

3. Indicate something unpleasant B2 formal

   To give warning of something unpleasant or undesirable.

   • Dark clouds threatened rain all afternoon.
   • The building threatened to collapse after the earthquake.
   • His tone threatened an argument.

   ruГрозитьesamenazar con algo desagradablefrmenacer (annoncer quelque chose de désagréable)deDrohenptAmeaçarzh预示不祥arينذر

   Synonymes: augurbetokenforebodeforeshadowmenaceportendpresagesignal

   Antonymes: comfortconsolereassure

• threatened past participle
• threatened past simple
• threatening present participle
• threatens third person singular