4
terrifying(verb, adjective, dangerous, frightening)
4
terrorizing(verb, adjective, pressure, menacing, intimidating)
4
threat
4
unfavorable(adjective, bad, negative, menacing, disapproving)
4
unnerving(verb, upsetting, disturbing, scary, frightening)
4
unpleasant(adjective, person, mean, hard, severe)
3
bellicose(adjective, unpleasant, violent, horrible, hostile)
3
bodeful(adjective, person, feelings)
3
coming(adjective, likely, possible, immediate, imminent)
3
critical(adjective, bad, heavy, negative, dangerous)
3
damaging(adjective, negative, dangerous, disapproving, uncomplimentary)
3
dense
3
dusky(adjective, obscure, dark, gloomy, murky)
3
endangering(verb, endangering)
3
expectant(adjective, near, likely, possible, probable)
3
forewarning(verb, adjective)
3
forthcoming(adjective, likely, possible, immediate, coming)
3
grey
3
grievous(adjective, tough, severe, unpleasant, heavy)
3
hopeless(adjective, pessimistic, futile)
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