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threat·en·ing [ˈθretənɪŋ] ADJ

1. threatening (hostile):

threatening
threatening
threatening behaviour
threatening letter

2. threatening (menacing):

threatening
threatening
threatening clouds

ˈlife-threat·en·ing ADJ

I . threat·en [ˈθretən] VB trans

2. threaten (be a danger):

3. threaten (present risk):

II . threat·en [ˈθretən] VB intr

Usage examples with threatening

threatening behaviour
threatening letter

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

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We never had a threatening or unpleasant experience there.
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By ensuring people find him funny, he is able to ensure they do not find him threatening.
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After people give out the information, the player has the option of offering them money or threatening them when they appear uncooperative.
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Two of the men were arrested and charged for threatening behavior.
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John responded by threatening to excommunicate anyone involved in raising a new pope while he still lived.
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Comfort owed a lot of money to illegal bookmakers who were threatening his life.
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There are currently over 100 frustrated customers voicing their support for per-second billing, some threatening to leave the operator.
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She reported receiving threatening telephone calls and public harassment.
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A large threatening volcano stands over the area.
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Threatening one lover guarantees control over the other.
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