1. suggesting or threatening harm or danger; intimidating

Examples

• The dark clouds looked menacing as they gathered overhead.
• He gave her a menacing stare that made her uncomfortable.
• The dog’s menacing growl warned strangers to stay away.
• The villain’s menacing laugh echoed through the empty warehouse.
• She spoke in a menacing tone that frightened the children.
• The menacing figure approached slowly in the dim light.