sinister
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The original’s Cylons were the show’s answer to George Lucas’ stormtroopers in “Star Wars,” only shinier, with sinister red lights roving back and forth where their eyes should be.
From Salon • May 5, 2026
But the picture-postcard views mask a more sinister reality.
From Barron's • May 5, 2026
Critics, Alito said at the time, were falsely suggesting that the court was behaving in a sinister fashion.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026
But Pattison told the jury: "Mr Albadri's intention was not just focused on his application. The prosecution say he had other matters on his mind - matters far more sinister."
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
She'd been so sure that she'd uncovered a sinister scheme, but now that she remembered all she'd overheard in the Hidden Market, a march made perfect sense.
From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat
Vocabulary lists containing sinister
The SAT: Words to Capture Tone, List 3
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"The Monkey's Paw" by W. W. Jacobs
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The New SAT: Words to Capture Tone
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