😈sinister

adjective
/ˈsɪnɪstər/

Meaning

Giving the impression that something harmful or evil is happening or will happen.

Example Sentences

The abandoned house had a sinister atmosphere.

Example Expressions

sinister motive

Synonyms

menacing, threatening, evil, ominous

Antonyms

harmless, innocent, benign

Collocations

sinister plot, sinister figure, sinister atmosphere

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