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What does "menacing" mean? Can I say "threatening" instead of this?

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Rebecca

Yes, you can. "Threatening" is a synonym for "menacing," along with "intimidating," "frightening," and "scary." Ex: The man had a very menacing aura. Ex: The bully used a menacing voice to threaten his victims.

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