Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with sinister in British Collocation
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.