No. 3,119 in Dutch
dreigend
Threatening.
In a sentence
De storm was dreigend aan de horizon.
The storm was threatening on the horizon.
Here, 'dreigend' describes an upcoming adverse situation (the storm) that seems to pose a threat.
Zijn dreigende houding maakte mij ongemakkelijk.
His threatening demeanor made me uncomfortable.
In this sentence, 'dreigende' qualifies the demeanor of a person, indicating it caused intimidation or discomfort.
Er klonk een dreigende toon in zijn stem.
There was a threatening tone in his voice.
Here, 'dreigende' relates to the tone of a voice, suggesting it carried a sense of warning or menace.
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