threatening
/ˈθrɛtənɪŋ/
thr · ea · ten · ing
θr · ɛ · tən · ɪŋ
English Definition
adj. showing an intention to cause harm or danger
Significado en Español
amenazante
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “threatening”:
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A
comforting
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B
menacing
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C
reassuring
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D
friendly
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B — menacing.
“threatening” means adj. showing an intention to cause harm or danger
Common questions about “threatening”
What does “threatening” mean?
threatening — adj. showing an intention to cause harm or danger. In Chinese: 威胁的.
How do you pronounce “threatening”?
threatening is pronounced /ˈθrɛtənɪŋ/. It breaks into 4 syllables: thr · ea · ten · ing.
Is “threatening” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. threatening appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
