Threatening
/ˈθrɛtənɪŋ/
Definitions
- (adj.) Expressing an intention to inflict harm or punishment, often creating fear of legal or physical consequences.
The defendant's threatening behavior was used as evidence of intent.
Forms
- threatens
- threatened
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Commentary
'Threatening' is commonly used as an adjective in legal contexts to characterize conduct or statements that imply harm, often relevant in criminal or civil harassment and intimidation cases.
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