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threatening

/ˈθrɛtənɪŋ/
thr · ea · ten · ing θr · ɛ · tən · ɪŋ
English Definition
adj. showing an intention to cause harm or danger
中文释义
威胁的
Significado en Español
amenazante
한국어 뜻
위협적인
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
đe dọa
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Example Sentence

He received a threatening message.

他收到了一条威胁性的信息。

Synonyms
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “threatening”:

  1. A comforting
  2. B menacing
  3. C reassuring
  4. D friendly
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B — menacing. “threatening” means adj. showing an intention to cause harm or danger

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

Dark, ______ storm clouds gathered quickly before the big storm hit.

  1. A threatening
  2. B cheerful
  3. C calm
  4. D gentle
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A — threatening. “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.

How do you use “threatening” in a sentence?

He received a threatening message. (他收到了一条威胁性的信息。)

What are synonyms for “threatening”?

menacing, intimidating, ominous — all close in meaning to threatening (adj. showing an intention to cause harm or danger).

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.

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