frat(ə)nŋ/ adj whichcauses fear a frightening sound of footstepsin the corridor He had a frighteningthought – what if no one heard his cries forhelp? Synonym terrifying. Antonymsoothing
Making or implying threats, Causing the feeling that one's power, social standing, or self-esteem is in danger of being diminished, Presenting a threat; menacing; frightening, noun_ An act of threatening; a threat, The act of one who threatens; a threat; a menace; a menacing, verb_ Present participle of threaten
The state or quality of mind or spirit that enables one to face danger, fear, or vicissitudes with self-possession, confidence, and resolution; bravery, The ability to do things which one finds frightening, Heart; mind; thought; feeling; inclination; desire, transitive verb_ obsolete To inspire with courage; to encourage