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English to English adjective
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On the left hand, or the side of the left hand; left; -- opposed to dexter, or right. |  | source: webster1913 adjective satellite
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threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments | | Example: a baleful look
forbidding thunderclouds
his tone became menacing
ominous rumblings of discontent
sinister storm clouds
a sinister smile
his threatening behavior
ugly black clouds
the situation became ugly
source: wordnet30
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stemming from evil characteristics or forces; wicked or dishonorable | | Example: black deeds
a black lie
his black heart has concocted yet another black deed
Darth Vader of the dark side
a dark purpose
dark undercurrents of ethnic hostility
the scheme of some sinister intelligence bent on punishing him
source: wordnet30
| 4 |
on or starting from the wearer's left | | Example: bar sinister
source: wordnet30
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