minatory — expressing or giving a threat; menacing

a larger student stands over a smaller child with clenched fists raised menacingly. The bully's face shows an angry scowl while pointing an accusatory finger at the frightened victim. The smaller student cowers backward with wide fearful eyes and trembling hands raised defensively. Other children in the background stop their games to watch nervously from a distance. Some playground equipment sits nearby as witnesses scatter away from the tense situation. threatening and menacing behavior intended to intimidate