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threateningly

adverb

«threateningly» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

Threateningly means in a way that warns of harm or punishment if someone does not obey. tree →

In the lessons

the tone of a speaker who warns a character to stop or be hurt; a voice that sounds dangerous

Examples

"I shall be sick, you know," Mr. Darling said threateningly. tree →
"Put back that pistol first," it said threateningly. tree →
He spoke very threateningly to the boy. tree →

Note

nothing for maths

On Mova

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