Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ominous-threat
noun
/ˈɒ.mɪ.nəs θrɛt/
Definition
An ominous threat refers to a warning or indication that something bad or harmful may happen in the future.
Examples
- His ominous threat left everyone in the room feeling anxious and uneasy.
- The dark clouds on the horizon created an ominous threat of a storm.
- She considered his words to be an ominous threat, foreshadowing trouble ahead.
Meaning
The term suggests a foreboding sense of danger or impending doom linked to a potential threat.
Synonyms
- Sinister warning
- Menacing sign
- Foreboding indication
- Threatening omen
