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    Amenazador (en. Threatening)

    /amenazaˈðoɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That causes fear or unease.
    His gaze was threatening.
    Su mirada era amenazadora.
    That implies a threat.
    The leader's message was threatening.
    El mensaje del líder era amenazador.
    That has intimidating behavior.
    His tone of voice became threatening while arguing.
    Su tono de voz se volvió amenazador al discutir.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'amenazar', which comes from the Latin 'amenāzare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to see something threatening
    to perceive something that generates fear.
    ver algo amenazador
    to strike a threatening note
    to emit an alarming or unsettling message.
    tocar una nota amenazadora
    to maintain a threatening posture
    to exhibit behavior that instills fear.
    mantener una postura amenazadora

    Related Words

    threat
    Action of threatening.
    amenaza
    intimidation
    Action of intimidating.
    intimidación
    danger
    Situation that can cause harm.
    peligro

    Slang Meanings

    A warning that something bad may happen.
    That noise sounds threatening, we better check it out.
    Ese ruido suena amenazador, mejor revisemos.
    Attitude or behavior that scares.
    That laughter has a threatening air.
    Esa risa tiene un aire amenazador.