(of a person or their behaviour) Full of malice or spite
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Threatening, intimidating or frightening in appearance or nature
“He approached me with an angry, menacing look on his face, and I began to tremble in fear.”
Bodeful of bad or unfortunate consequences
“As the menacing storm clouds rolled closer, the weather conditions rapidly worsened.”
Full, or suggestive, of danger or risk
“Sir Francis Head had sent a dispatch to Mr. Fox, complaining of this most unfortunate and menacing state of affairs.”
Imminent and about to happen, especially something bad or dangerous
“A thought came to me that a menacing storm now could destroy all our plans for a well-desired family reunion.”
Characterized by windy or stormy conditions
Aggressive or violent in nature or character
Marked by a likelihood to threaten the safety of a person or persons
(of a person or their behaviour) Full of malice or spite
Full of anger or hatred
Filled or covered over with clouds
Hostile or antagonistic in nature
Likely to injure or damage
Fated or inevitable (that something happens or is the case)
Violent or forcible action used to coerce someone into doing something against their will
Present participle for to expose to danger or the risk of loss
“Across these land frontiers could come no armies of sufficient strength to menace our security.”
Present participle for to be on the verge of inflicting harm or danger
“The threat of foot-and-mouth disease, therefore, continues to menace the livestock industry of North America.”
Present participle for to intimidate with threats or bullying behavior
“Many have used social media to menace her with threats.”
Present participle for to rule over or control arbitrarily or arrogantly
Present participle for to persuade (an unwilling person) to do something by using force or threats
Present participle for to domineer with superior strength or force
Present participle for to hunt or pursue stealthily
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