ominous threat
definitions
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A sign, warning, or indication that something bad, sinister, or unpleasant is about to happen.en: A sign, warning, or indication that something bad, sinister, or unpleasant is about to happen.
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A person, thing, or situation that poses a menacing, sinister, or dangerous threat.en: A person, thing, or situation that poses a menacing, sinister, or dangerous threat.
examples
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The dark clouds in the sky felt like an ominous threat of a coming storm.
The dark clouds in the sky felt like an ominous threat of a coming storm.
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The sudden silence in the forest was an ominous threat to the hikers.
The sudden silence in the forest was an ominous threat to the hikers.