How to use "sinister" in sentences with meaning in English and Hindi

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Example sentences for "sinister" in popular movie and book plots

  • As a result, Jane goes out to try to clear Ward by finding the sinister stranger that Ward saw on the stairwell.  - Stranger on the Third Floor
  • One of the sinister group is a woman with a mole on her exposed shoulder blade.  - The Seven Dials Mystery
  • Jack and David hear sinister howls, which seem to be getting closer.  - An American Werewolf in London
  • He plays a recording of Jones' confession, exposing his role in Morton's murder along with his sinister plans.  - RoboCop
  • The first giants they encounter take no notice of them, and the trio continue north where they encounter a deep and sinister canyon.  - The Silver Chair
  • Nip tells him her story of how she became eternally bound to the servitude of a sinister Tree Demoness.  - A Chinese Ghost Story
  • Several odd and sinister events occur.  - Will the Real Martian Please Stand Up?
  • The dream continues as before: Liz follows the footsteps into the hall, and follows the sinister nurse down to the morgue.  - Twenty Two (The Twilight Zone)
  • After the first half of the first season, Smith's role assumes less sinister overtones, although he continues to display many character flaws.  - Lost in Space
  • Wigand finds a fresh footprint in the garden, and receives a sinister phone call.  - The Insider (film)
  • Upon finally arriving at his new mansion, which looks much more sinister than the supplied photo, Mario is nowhere to be found.  - Luigi's Mansion
  • When Blanche sees Jane's sinister mood swings beginning, she tries to talk to her sister about her decision.  - What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (novel)
  • She is approached by an archly sinister character, 'Professor' Marcus, who wants to rent rooms in her house.  - The Ladykillers
  • Behind the Tournament, however, there exists an intrigue designed by a sinister syndicate.  - Virtua Fighter (video game)
  • The unnamed narrator is brought to trial before sinister judges of the Spanish Inquisition.  - The Pit and the Pendulum
  • She overpowers them with superhuman abilities, but a group of sinister superhuman black-suited Agents lead the police in a rooftop pursuit.  - The Matrix

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