This is the 3119th most frequent Dutch word.
dreigend
Threatening.
Here, 'dreigend' describes an upcoming adverse situation (the storm) that seems to pose a threat.
De storm was dreigend aan de horizon.
The storm was threatening on the horizon.
In this sentence, 'dreigende' qualifies the demeanor of a person, indicating it caused intimidation or discomfort.
Zijn dreigende houding maakte mij ongemakkelijk.
His threatening demeanor made me uncomfortable.
Here, 'dreigende' relates to the tone of a voice, suggesting it carried a sense of warning or menace.