Pronunciation: /ˈmɪnəˌtɔri/
adjective expressing or conveying a threat or warning
A1 The teacher's minatory tone made the students pay attention.
A2 The minatory warning signs at the construction site kept people away.
B1 The minatory letter from the landlord threatened eviction if the rent was not paid on time.
B2 The CEO's minatory remarks about the company's performance put pressure on the employees to improve.
C1 The government issued a minatory statement warning of severe consequences for those who break the law.
C2 The dictator's minatory speeches instilled fear in the hearts of the citizens.
formal The minatory tone of the letter from the lawyer made me nervous.
informal I don't like the minatory way he looks at me when I'm late.
slang His minatory attitude is really starting to annoy me.
figurative The storm clouds gathered in a minatory fashion, signaling an impending downpour.
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