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threatening (oh) and motion 2, verb (oh)


threatening (oh)



if someone's behaviour is threatening, you believe they intend to harm you
::His voice sounded threatening.
::a threatening gesture
if the sky or clouds are threatening, bad weather is likely
::a threatening thundercloud
-- threateningly adv

motion 2, verb (oh)



2 v [I and T]
to give someone directions or instructions by moving your hand or head
-synonym signal signal motion (for) sb to do sth
::The police officer motioned for me to pull over.
motion to sb to do sth
::He motioned to the barman to refill their glasses.
motion sb forward/away etc
::His father motioned him forward.
motion sb into/to sth
::I saw her motioning me into the room.