menacing

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb pose a threat to; present a danger to
  2. verb express a threat either by an utterance or a gesture
  3. verb act in a threatening manner

Synonyms

endanger, jeopardize, jeopardise, menace, threaten, imperil, peril

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