seem sinister

Examples (10)

• The old house, with its creaking floors and shadowy corners, began to seem sinister as night fell.
• His unusually calm demeanor in the face of chaos started to seem sinister to the onlookers.
• The sudden silence from the usually chatty neighbor began to seem sinister.
• Despite the bright sunshine, the abandoned playground had an atmosphere that started to seem sinister.
• The coded message, with its strange symbols, could seem sinister to someone unfamiliar with the context.
• The way the dog growled at the empty doorway made the situation seem sinister.
• Even though it was just a dream, the recurring image of a dark figure began to seem sinister.
• The politician's vague promises and evasive answers started to seem sinister to the electorate.
• The antique doll's fixed stare made it seem sinister to the children.
• The unusual pattern of the bird's flight overhead began to seem sinister to the superstitious villagers.