Word of the day

sinister

1. giving the impression that something harmful or evil is happening or will happen

“there was something sinister about that murmuring voice”

2. evil or criminal

“there might be a more sinister motive behind the government's actions”

adjective

/ˈsɪnəstər/

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sinister

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Choose the word that best fits in the phrase

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"I saw something sinister behind his affable _____."

Select three words related to sinister

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  • fenestra
  • lunette
  • disturbing
  • relative
  • ominous
  • menacing

Choose the phrase that uses sinister correctly

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Find a word related to sinister

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