5
terrorizing(verb, adjective, negative emotions)
5
unpromising
4
close(adjective, near, likely, possible, immediate)
4
dreadful(adjective, tough, nasty, unpleasant, awful)
4
dreary
4
grisly
4
harmful(adjective, risky, threatening, dangerous, injurious)
4
abusive
4
bad(heavy, risky, threatening, injurious, pessimistic)
4
brewing(adjective, likely, possible, immediate, coming)
4
bullying(noun, adjective)
4
chancy(adjective, bad, heavy, risky, dangerous)
4
chilling
4
coercion(noun, pressure, compulsion)
4
endangering(verb, endangering)
4
evil(adjective, nasty, unpleasant, horrible, disagreeable)
4
ghoulish
4
grave(adjective, tough, severe, unpleasant, deep)
4
horrible(adjective, strong, tough, severe, nasty)
4
imperiling(verb, endangering)
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