Loading word page…
Updated June 2026
Expressing or suggesting the intention to cause harm or danger, or appearing likely to produce an unpleasant result. It conveys menace or warning.
“Dark, threatening clouds gathered on the horizon before the storm.”
/ˈθrɛt.n̩.ɪŋ/
threat·en·ing
Contains three E's and two T's; -ING suffix ending
Worth 16 points; the H (4) provides additional value
Look up threatening in an authoritative dictionary for full definitions, pronunciation, and etymology.
Download Word Challenge for unlimited word puzzles, a fresh Daily Challenge, and head-to-head multiplayer. Guess the hidden word in six tries or fewer!