menacing
MEH-nih-sihng
Menacing (adj) means giving the impression that harm or violence is about to happen; threatening. Example: “A menacing figure stood in the doorway.”
adj
1
Giving the impression that harm or violence is about to happen; threatening.
"A menacing figure stood in the doorway."
"The dog gave a low, menacing growl."
noun
1
The act of making threats.
"He was charged with menacing after the incident."
How to use menacing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishLooking or sounding like trouble is coming.
Common pairings
menacing look
menacing tone
menacing figure
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Word forms
- Plural
- menacings
- Comparative
- more menacing
- Superlative
- most menacing
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What does “menacing” mean?
The word “menacing” means giving the impression that harm or violence is about to happen; threatening. In plain terms, looking or sounding like trouble is coming.
How do you pronounce “menacing”?
“Menacing” is pronounced MEH-nih-sihng (/ˈmɛnɪsɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “menacing” in a sentence?
Here is “menacing” used in a sentence: “A menacing figure stood in the doorway.”
What part of speech is “menacing”?
Depending on how it is used, “menacing” can be an adjective and a noun.
Is “menacing” a common word?
“Menacing” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C2 level.
How many meanings does “menacing” have?
“Menacing” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: giving the impression that harm or violence is about to happen; threatening.
