threatening
[ thret-n-ing ]
/ ˈθrɛt n ɪŋ /
adjective
tending or intended to menace: threatening gestures.
causing alarm, as by being imminent; ominous; sinister: threatening clouds.
OTHER WORDS FROM threatening
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Example sentences from the Web for nonthreatening
And the nonthreatening names on the labels like “Mr. Smiley” and “Scooby Snax” do nothing to scare off potential consumers.
Keep in mind that “a pregnant pause is a very useful, nonthreatening technique.”
Atheist Philosopher Peter Boghossian’s Guide to Converting Believers |Michael Schulson |November 2, 2013 |DAILY BEASTHe had a reputation for inserting himself into meetings, but because of his nonthreatening demeanor, nobody objected.
Britney Spears and Jason Trawick: He’s Her Fiancé, Manager, and Conservator |Ramin Setoodeh |September 11, 2012 |DAILY BEASTApparently, much of the early confrontation was nonthreatening.
George Zimmerman: No Regrets & More—Sean Hannity Interview Highlights (VIDEO) |The Daily Beast Video |July 19, 2012 |DAILY BEAST