Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
threatful
adjective
/ˈθrɛtfəl/
Definition
likely to cause harm or injury; menacing.
Examples
- His threatful behavior made everyone uneasy at the meeting.
- The threatful storm clouds loomed over the town, warning of impending rain.
- She distanced herself from the threatful influences in her life.
Meaning
The term ‘threatful’ describes something or someone that poses a risk or danger, creating a sense of apprehension or fear.
Synonyms
- menacing
- dangerous
- ominous
- intimidating
- foreboding
