minatory

adjectiveCommon GRE wordMore M words

expressing or conveying a threat

In a sentence

Minatory in a sentence

Here is an example sentence showing minatory in a sentence.

The letter's minatory tone left no doubt that consequences would follow.

Synonyms

threateningmenacingominousintimidating

Antonyms

reassuringsoothing

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disturbing and horrifying because concerned with death

a ceremonial staff carried as a symbol of authority, or a heavy spiked club used as a weapon

to soften or break down by soaking in liquid

a scheming or crafty plot intended to do harm

a violent whirlpool or scene of turbulent disorder

having or showing great authority and command

the quality of being generous, noble-minded, and forgiving, especially toward rivals or enemies

generous and forgiving, especially toward a rival or weaker party

Common questions

Minatory (adjective) means expressing or conveying a threat

Here is minatory used in an example sentence: "The letter's minatory tone left no doubt that consequences would follow."

Common synonyms for minatory include threatening, menacing, ominous, intimidating.

Antonyms of minatory include reassuring, soothing.

Minatory is a GRE-level vocabulary word worth knowing for the Verbal section.

Vocabulary sticks when you meet it in real sentences. Practise these words inside text completion and sentence equivalence questions.