sinister shadow
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a shadow that seems evil or threatening
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Examples (10)
- A sinister shadow crept across the moonlit path.
- The old house cast a sinister shadow over the entire village.
- He felt a sinister shadow of doubt fall over his hopes.
- From the corner of his eye, he saw a sinister shadow move in the alley.
- The dictator's regime cast a long, sinister shadow over the country.
- Even in daylight, the abandoned factory had a sinister shadow about it.
- A sinister shadow of war loomed on the horizon.
- She couldn't shake the feeling that a sinister shadow was following her.
- The detective noted the sinister shadow of the culprit in the security footage.
- Despite the bright sunshine, a sinister shadow seemed to cling to the ancient ruins.