menacing

Example Sentences

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Elizabeth Harker, 63, from Luton, admitted sending voicemails to Rayner which were "grossly offensive or of an indecent, obscene or menacing character", as well as messages to a woman in Luton.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

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

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

They were far less menacing than the roving patrols of soldiers and police officers that were ubiquitous in France.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 4, 2026

The tone he used was clearly meant to be menacing.

From Salon • Jan. 21, 2026

Maybe, thought Fred as he studied Dozer’s menacing eyes.

From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein