17 entries under threatening topic. ×

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sinister(adjective, nasty, black, menacing)
8
dire(adjective, black, warning, menacing)
7
unfavorable(adjective, menacing, ominous, unpromising)
7
unlucky(adjective, black, warning, menacing)
6
evil(adjective, black, menacing, unfavorable)
6
foreboding(adjective, black, warning, menacing)
6
ominous(adjective, foreboding, menacing, unfavorable)
4
fateful(adjective, black, warning, menacing)
3
baneful(warning, menacing, unfavorable, intimidating)
2
bad(menacing, unfavorable, ominous, unpromising)
2
ill-fated(warning, unfavorable, ominous, unpromising)
2
minatory
2
unfortunate(menacing, unfavorable, ominous, unpromising)
2
unpromising(warning, unfavorable, ominous, worrying)
2
unpropitious(warning, menacing, unfavorable, intimidating)
1
impending(warning, menacing, unfavorable, intimidating)
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adverse(menacing, unfavorable, ominous, unpromising)
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