2
fierce(tough, difficult, hostile, belligerent, quarrelsome)
2
forewarning(verb, adjective, threatening)
2
hair-raising
2
harassing(verb, threatening)
2
harrowing(verb, adjective, frightening)
2
hinting(verb, adjective, threatening)
2
horrendous
2
imminent
2
imposing(adjective, tough, difficult, awful, wonderful)
2
intimidate
2
majestic(adjective, awful, wonderful, amazing, grand)
2
overawing
2
pressuring(verb, adjective, threatening, compelling, unapproachable)
2
restraining(verb, adjective, dissuading)
2
stimulating(verb, compelling)
2
tormenting(verb, adjective, threatening)
2
tremendous(adjective, great, tough, difficult, grand)
2
warning(verb, adjective, threatening)
1
chill(unfriendly, antagonistic, aggressive)
1
chilling(verb, dissuading)
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