seem menacing

Frequency: 7.818.5 per million words

Describes the impression of being threatening.

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Examples (10)

  • The dark, abandoned house began to seem menacing as night fell.
  • His quiet stare could sometimes seem quite menacing to newcomers.
  • The heavy clouds gathering on the horizon seem menacing, promising a storm.
  • Without saying a word, his posture alone could seem menacing to those around him.
  • The dog's low growl made it seem menacing, even though it was usually friendly.
  • In the dim light, the ancient statues seem menacing, their shadows dancing on the walls.
  • The politician's veiled threats often seem menacing to his opponents.
  • Her sudden silence made the situation seem more menacing than it was.
  • Even a simple warning can seem menacing if delivered with the right tone.
  • The abandoned factory, with its broken windows, began to seem increasingly menacing.