menacing

Example Sentences

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“Its menacing activities directly endanger the United States, our troops, our bases overseas and our allies throughout the world,” he said in a recorded statement Saturday.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2026

In its all-black temporary colour, the car not only looked menacing, but also noticeably different from all its rivals.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026

In 1937 Secretary of State Cordell Hull apologized to the German government after New York Mayor Fiorello La Guardia referred to Hitler as “a fanatic who is now menacing the peace of the world.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026

Philip Harris-Genois, a 3D modeler at Rodeo FX, worked tirelessly for a year to perfect Demogorgon, the monster whose petaled face opens to reveal rows of menacing teeth.

From Barron's • Jan. 31, 2026

Lady Constance took a menacing step toward Penelope.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood