No. 7,155 in Dutch
bedreigende
Threatening.
In a sentence
De bedreigende wolken kondigden een zware storm aan.
The ominous clouds foretold a heavy storm.
In this sentence, 'bedreigende' is used as an adjective describing the clouds, indicating they suggest a threatening situation, namely a storm.
De bedreigende houding van de hond maakte de bezoekers nerveus.
The threatening posture of the dog made the visitors nervous.
Here, 'bedreigende' functions as an adjective describing the dog's posture, expressing a sense of threat or intimidation.
Het bedreigende gedrag van de man riep bezorgde reacties op.
The threatening behavior of the man elicited concerned reactions.
In this example, 'bedreigende' is an adjective that characterizes the man's behavior, conveying feelings of danger or menace.
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