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Common collocations with sinister in British Collocation

sinister adjective

UK /ˈsɪnɪstə(r)/

very

decidedly
deeply
extremely
increasingly
particularly
really
very

Events take a decidedly sinister turn when a dead body crops up.

rather

faintly
a little
quite
rather
slightly
somewhat
vaguely

The hidden viewing room feels faintly sinister.

atmosphere or impression

atmosphere
overtones
tone
undertones

Sinister undertones resonate throughout the novel.

intentions or plans

agenda
attempt
conspiracy
intent
machinations
motive
plot
purpose
reason

You have accused your partner of having sinister motives.

event or change

happenings
turn
twist

After the killer is released from jail, events take a sinister turn.

become
feel
seem
sound
turn

What seems to be a routine job turns sinister when everyone connected to Johnny winds up dead.