Historical clue formulations

• Threaten, as a cat might — 2022-06-22
• Give a catlike warning — 2019-06-13
• Show disdain for, in a way — 2017-12-19
• Show disdain for, in a way — 2016-10-28
• Show disdain for, in a way — 2014-10-12
• Show disdain for, in a way — 2011-07-20
• Treat as a villain — 2007-10-14
• Greet cattily — 2007-06-09
• Treat as a villain — 2006-08-13
• Express disapproval of — 2005-05-07
• Condemn from the peanut gallery — 2002-10-22