menacing
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And when Pete and his cohorts arrive, they’re too broadly quirky to be either menacing or hysterical, although Olyphant’s long-suffering leader has some nice moments slowly processing how dumb Todd and Allegra are.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026
He evinces the warmhearted humanity that Sonny tries feebly to hide when he believes he has to show menacing swagger.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
In its all-black temporary colour, the car not only looked menacing, but also noticeably different from all its rivals.
From BBC • Feb. 24, 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
He wore overalls over his tall, thin frame; his black hair was greasy, and he walked with a slight, menacing limp.
From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann
Vocabulary lists containing menacing
The Diary of Anne Frank
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