minatory — expressing or giving a threat; menacing
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: expressing or giving a threat; menacing
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmɪnəˌtɔri/
Example Sentences
- The cat's minatory hiss warned the dog to stay away from her kittens.
- His minatory emails to his ex-girlfriend landed him in court.
- The principal's minatory announcement about dress code violations made everyone check their uniforms.
minatory
ADJECTIVE[/ˈmɪnəˌtɔri/]
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
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'minatorius', derived from the verb 'minari' meaning 'to threaten'. This threatening sense has been preserved since ancient Roman times.
Breakdown
minat- (from Latin 'minari' = to threaten) + -ory (adjective suffix meaning 'having the quality of')
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The cat's minatory hiss warned the dog to stay away from her kittens.”
“His minatory emails to his ex-girlfriend landed him in court.”
“The principal's minatory announcement about dress code violations made everyone check their uniforms.”
“Even the librarian's minatory shushing couldn't silence the chattering teenagers.”
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