minatory

Meanings

• Adjective, Noun

  Serving as a warning or threat.

  - "The minatory letter from the debt collector warned of legal action if the debt was not paid."
  - "The minatory tone of the boss's voice signaled that deadlines would not be extended."
  - "The minatory figure loomed over the village, warning of impending doom."

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Synonyms

minacious , ominous , sinister

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with minatory
dare , repair , prepare

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Variants

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minatory

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Etymology

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Derived from the Latin word 'minare,' meaning 'to warn' or 'to threaten'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'minatory' is not commonly used in everyday language, but it can add depth and nuance to writing.

2. The word 'minatory' is often used in legal and business contexts to describe threatening or warning communications.

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Related Concepts

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1. warning: A message or signal that alerts someone to danger or potential harm.

2. threat: A statement or expression of an intention to inflict harm or injury.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'minatory' has been used to describe characters or situations that serve as warnings or threats. For example, in Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Raven,' the raven itself can be seen as a minatory figure, warning the protagonist of impending doom.

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3. mnemonics
   

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