threatening

Making or implying threats.

Gving warning signs of bad weather.

Causing the feeling that one’s power, social standing, or self-esteem is in danger of being diminished.

The act of one who threatens; a threat; a menace; a menacing.

Indicating or containing a threat or menace.

Indicating some impending evil; specifically, indicating rain or snow.

Letters demanding money or other property with menaces.

Letters threatening to accuse any person of a crime, for the purpose of extorting money.

Letters threatening to kill a person. The precise definition of what facts constitute a penal offense in this respect varies much with the law in different jurisdictions.

Synonyms Menacing, minatory.