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menacing

[men-i-sing] / ˈmɛn ɪ sɪŋ /


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Ms. Field radiates palpable contempt that matches Iago’s—she’s almost as menacing as he is.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

On Sunday, Celtic issued an apology to Hearts, who had previously condemned the "menacing and threatening atmosphere" in the ground.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

Prosecutor Peter Joyce KC told the trial the atmosphere in The Crown Inn had been "menacing, threatening, argumentative and disputing" because of Gothard's behaviour.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

In a crisis, such as a hurricane in the Caribbean or a menacing in the Persian Gulf, the archaic law becomes an acute problem, because it limits the flexibility of American supply chains to respond.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

Smoke hung in the village like a menacing fog.

From "Willodeen" by Katherine Applegate




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