menacing
/ˈmɛnɪsɪŋ/verb
To threaten or frighten someone with the possibility of harm.
Example sentence
- “A gang had been menacing shop owners along the street for months.”
Far more common as an adjective: a menacing look, a menacing tone in a letter.
Related words
mentorAn experienced person who guides and advises someone with less experience.menaceA person or thing seen as likely to cause harm or danger.menuA card or board showing the dishes and drinks available at a restaurant or café.memorizeTo learn something so well that you can recall it exactly, without looking.merchantSomeone whose business is buying and selling goods to make money.memoA brief written message, especially one sent between people in an office.