threateningly

• Adverbe signifiant « d'une manière qui exprime ou suggère une menace de faire du mal ou de causer un danger ». Décrit des actions, des paroles ou des regards qui transmettent de l'intimidation ou de l'hostilité.

An adverb meaning "in a manner that expresses or suggests a threat of harm or danger." It describes actions, words, or looks that convey intimidation or hostility.

1. In a menacing mannerB2formal

   In a way that expresses or suggests a threat of harm or danger.

   D'une manière menaçante

   • The stranger looked at him threateningly.
   • The dog growled threateningly at the intruder.
   • He spoke threateningly, warning them to leave immediately.

   Synonymesbalefullydangerouslyforbiddinglymenacinglyominously

   Antonymesbenignly

2. In a way that indicates dangerB2formal

   In a manner that suggests something bad or dangerous is likely to happen.

   de manière menaçante

   • Dark clouds gathered threateningly overhead.
   • The storm approached threateningly, forcing everyone indoors.
   • The waves crashed threateningly against the shore.

   Synonymesforbiddinglymenacinglyominously

   Antonymesbenignlycomfortinglyharmlesslyreassuringly