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Threatening

11 lettersadjectivecommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

Expressing or suggesting the intention to cause harm or danger, or appearing likely to produce an unpleasant result. It conveys menace or warning.

Dark, threatening clouds gathered on the horizon before the storm.

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈθrɛt.n̩.ɪŋ/

Syllables

threat·en·ing

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Synonyms

menacingominousintimidating

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Wordle

Contains three E's and two T's; -ING suffix ending

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Scrabble

Worth 16 points; the H (4) provides additional value

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