Meaning & use
Menacingly
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In a threatening or intimidating manner.
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The dog growled menacingly as the stranger approached the gate.
He stepped forward menacingly, forcing the crowd to back away.
A note on using this word
Often used to describe body language, tone of voice, or weather that suggests impending danger.
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Words with an opposite meaning
reassuringly
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