menacing

• Descreve algo que indica a presença de perigo ou ameaça, ou que causa medo por parecer ameaçador.

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

1. Threatening or dangerousB2formal

   Suggesting the presence of danger or harm; threatening.

   Ameaçador

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

   Sinônimosalarmingbalefuldangerousforbiddingfrighteningintimidatingminatoryominousthreatening

   Antônimosbenignfriendlyharmlessinnocuoussafe

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de ameaçar ou representar perigo para alguém ou algo.

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.

   Ameaçar

   • 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.

   Sinônimosendangerhazardimperiljeopardizeriskthreaten

   Antônimosdefendguardprotectsafeguardshield