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Threateningly: meaning, definitions and examples

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threateningly

 

[ ˈθrɛtənɪŋli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

used to describe an action or behavior that suggests harm or danger

In a menacing or aggressive manner that indicates a potential for harm or danger. This adverb is often used to describe how someone is speaking or behaving towards another person.

Synonyms

aggressively, hostilely, intimidatingly, menacingly

Examples of usage

  • He stared threateningly at the intruder in his house.
  • She spoke threateningly, warning him to stay away.
  • The dog growled threateningly, ready to defend its territory.

Translations

Translations of the word "threateningly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ameaçadoramente

🇮🇳 धमकी भरे ढंग से

🇩🇪 drohend

🇮🇩 mengancam

🇺🇦 загрозливо

🇵🇱 groźnie

🇯🇵 脅すように

🇫🇷 menaçant

🇪🇸 amenazadoramente

🇹🇷 tehditkâr bir şekilde

🇰🇷 위협적으로

🇸🇦 بتهديد

🇨🇿 výhružně

🇸🇰 hrozivo

🇨🇳 威胁地

🇸🇮 grozeče

🇮🇸 ógnandi

🇰🇿 қорқытып

🇬🇪 მუქარიანი

🇦🇿 təhdid edici şəkildə

🇲🇽 amenazadoramente

Word origin

The adverb 'threateningly' is derived from the verb 'threaten', which comes from the Old English word 'threotian' meaning 'to show hostility or defiance'. The concept of threats and intimidation has been a part of human behavior since ancient times, as a way to assert dominance or control over others. The use of threats can be found in various forms of communication, from verbal warnings to physical displays of aggression.

See also: threatener.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,870, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.