threatening

• Descreve algo que expressa ou indica ameaça de dano ou perigo, ou que causa medo por parecer perigoso.

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

1. Expressing a threatB2formal

   Indicating or conveying an intention to cause harm or trouble.

   Ameaçador

   • 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.

   Sinônimosintimidatingmenacingminaciousminatory

   Antônimosbenevolentcomfortingfriendlyreassuringsoothing

2. Dangerous or ominousB2formal

   Suggesting that something bad or dangerous is likely to happen.

   Ameaçador

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

   Sinônimosalarmingbalefuldireforbiddinggrimintimidatingmenacingminatoryominousportentoussinister

   Antônimosauspiciousbenigncomfortingharmlesspromisingreassuringsafe

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de manifestar intenção de causar dano, dor ou castigo, ou que algo pode causar perigo ou prejuízo.

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.

1. Express intention to harmB1formal

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

   Ameaçar

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbrowbeatbullycowintimidatemenace

2. Be a danger toB1formal

   To be likely to cause harm or danger to something.

   Ameaçar

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

   Sinônimoscompromiseendangerhazardimperiljeopardizemenace

   Antônimosguardprotectsafeguardshield

3. Indicate something unpleasantB2formal

   To give warning of something unpleasant or undesirable.

   Ameaçar

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

   Sinônimosaugurbetokenforebodeforeshadowmenaceportendpresagesignal

   Antônimoscomfortconsolereassure