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What is another word for Threatening Sign? – 155 Threatening Sign Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    ominous sign warning signal menacing gesture intimidating symbol frightening indicator alarming notice perilous portent foreboding omen dire warning cautionary sign perilous sign danger signal hazardous indicator risky warning scary symbol spine-tingling sign unnerving notice unsettling signal disturbing indicator disquieting omen unsettling portent fearful sign apprehensive signal anxious warning uneasy indicator nervous notice threatening symbol frightening sign intimidating notice menacing signal ominous symbol warning sign cautionary signal alarming symbol perilous warning hazardous sign risky indicator scary notice spine-tingling symbol unnerving signal disturbing sign disquieting warning fearful symbol apprehensive indicator anxious sign uneasy signal nervous symbol

    Meaning of Threatening Sign

    A threatening sign is an indication or warning of potential danger or harm.

    Definitions

    • A sign or signal that indicates a potential threat or danger
    • * An indication or warning of a possible risk or harm
    • * A symbol or gesture that conveys a sense of menace or intimidation

    Etymology of Threatening Sign

    The word "threatening" comes from the Old English word "þreat" meaning "crowd" or "press", and the suffix "-ing" which forms a present participle
    The word "sign" comes from the Old English word "segn" meaning "token" or "symbol", from the Latin "signum" meaning "sign" or "token"
    The phrase "threatening sign" has been in use since the 15th century to describe an indication or warning of potential danger

    Example Uses

    • The dark clouds were a threatening sign of an impending storm
    • * The company's financial reports were a threatening sign of bankruptcy
    • * The suspicious behavior of the stranger was a threatening sign that made her feel uneasy

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    reassuring sign comforting symbol soothing notice calming signal peaceful indicator tranquil warning serene sign gentle symbol mild notice moderate signal benign indicator harmless sign safe symbol secure notice stable signal steady indicator promising sign encouraging symbol optimistic notice hopeful signal confident indicator

    Related Nouns

    threat danger risk hazard warning signal sign symbol indicator notice omen portent gesture symbolization notification alarm caution peril menace intimidation fear anxiety apprehension unease nervousness

    Related Verbs

    threaten warn signal indicate notify caution alarm intimidate menace frighten scare unsettle disturb disquiet apprehend fear anxiety worry concern beware be aware

    Related Adjectives

    threatening ominous menacing intimidating frightening alarming perilous hazardous risky scary spine-tingling unnerving unsettling disturbing disquieting fearful apprehensive anxious uneasy nervous reassuring comforting soothing calming peaceful tranquil serene gentle mild moderate benign harmless safe secure stable steady promising encouraging optimistic hopeful confident