Threateningly

The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • With a threat or menace; in a threatening manner.
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  • adverb. In a threatening manner.
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  • adverb. in a menacing manner
  • Word Usage
    "At the same moment the nearest iron bar was shoved in threateningly close to Alphonso, who shifted his yellow eyes from Michael to the bar and back again and did not strike out."