Sinister
/ˈsɪnɪstər/
Something that is sinister suggests that something evil or harmful is about to happen.
Examples
- There was a sinister silence before the storm broke.
- He gave her a sinister smile that made her step back.
- The movie's sinister soundtrack added to the tension.
- A sinister shadow loomed across the wall.
- They uncovered a sinister plot to overthrow the government.
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