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menacing
[/ˈmenəsɪŋ/]
adjective
ameaçador
1.
Suggesting the presence of danger; threatening or intimidating in appearance or manner
The menacing clouds gathered above the city.
As nuvens ameaçadoras se reuniram acima da cidade.
2.
Conveying a threat or intention to harm
He spoke in a menacing tone that frightened everyone.
Ele falou em um tom ameaçador que assustou a todos.
3.
Appearing dangerous or harmful
The menacing figure emerged from the shadows.
A figura ameaçadora emergiu das sombras.
Synonyms
threatening
intimidating
sinister
ominous
dangerous
hostile
Antonyms
friendly
welcoming
benign
harmless
reassuring
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
ameaçador
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
ameaçador
Standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
ameaçador
Standard usage, sometimes 'perigoso' for dangerous aspect
Portugal
ameaçador
Standard usage, also 'perigoso' or 'sinistro'
Related Idioms & Phrases
menacing presence
menacing look
menacing gesture
a menacing tone of voice
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