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threateningly
[/ˈθrɛt.ən.ɪŋ.li/]
adverb
ameaçadoramente
1.
In a manner that expresses a threat or suggests danger; in a way that intimidates or causes fear
He stepped threateningly toward the intruder.
Ele se aproximou ameaçadoramente do invasor.
2.
In a way that suggests something bad or harmful may happen; ominously
The storm clouds gathered threateningly overhead.
As nuvens de tempestade se acumularam ameaçadoramente acima.
Synonyms
menacingly
intimidatingly
ominously
aggressively
hostilely
Antonyms
reassuringly
peacefully
gently
harmlessly
kindly
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
ameaçadoramente
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
ameaçadoramente
Standard regional usage
Portugal
ameaçadoramente
Standard European Portuguese usage; may also use 'de forma ameaçadora'
Related Idioms & Phrases
to loom threateningly
to advance threateningly
to approach threateningly
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