THREATENING, ppr. thret'ning. Menacing denouncing evil.
1. a. Indicating a threat or menace as a threatening look.
2. Indicating something impending as, the weather is threatening the clouds have a threatening aspect.
THREATENING, n. thret'ning. The act of menacing a menace a denunciation of evil, or declaration of a purpose to inflict evil on a person or country, usually for sins and offenses. The prophets are filled with God's threatenings against the rebellious Jews. Acts 4 .
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