baleful

Definition of baleful

adjective
– threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
– having a harmful or destructive effect
– ख़तरनाक, डरावना

Synonyms of baleful

forbidding, menacing, minacious, minatory, ominous, sinister, threatening

Antonyms of baleful

benevolent, friendly, unthreatening

Word Usage

– Sarah was frightened by the baleful look the strange man gave her.
– With a baleful stare, the gang member pointed his gun at the unarmed police officer.