Threatening
11 lettersadjectivecommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Expressing or suggesting the intention to cause harm or danger, or appearing likely to produce an unpleasant result. It conveys menace or warning.
“Dark, threatening clouds gathered on the horizon before the storm.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈθrɛt.n̩.ɪŋ/
Syllables
threat·en·ing
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Synonyms
menacingominousintimidating
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Wordle
Contains three E's and two T's; -ING suffix ending
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Scrabble
Worth 16 points; the H (4) provides additional value
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