menacing

Example Sentences

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“Its menacing activities directly endanger the United States, our troops, our bases overseas and our allies throughout the world,” he said in a recorded statement Saturday.

From Los Angeles Times

So, they serve up an array of the outlandish - mid-scroll, viewers stumble upon a lover's fight or a menacing standoff.

From BBC

“All dark and menacing, they are. Thunderclouds, if you ask me. We’re in for a thunderstorm; mark my words.”

From Literature

I groaned as Frederick and his brother Bruno approached with menacing grins on their faces.

From Literature

Towards the end, the whole body of dancers becomes engaged, menacing as they approach, their tense stomachs flexing as if hungry.

From Barron's