- present participle of menace.
menacing
Example Sentences
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The shrews must also dodge the menacing cat, Terrification, as well as the bumbling Inspector Dalgliesh, a dog who finds his name a constant source of exasperation.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
“War of the Worlds” turned them back into the menacing aggressors of 1950s sci-fi films like “Earth vs. the Flying Saucers” and “Invaders From Mars.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
“It’s so deeply strange — dark and funny, hopeful and menacing all at once,” Philbin said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
In a statement Hearts has condemned the "menacing and threatening atmosphere inside the stadium".
From BBC • May 17, 2026
Lady Constance took a menacing step toward Penelope.
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
Vocabulary lists containing menacing
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