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threaten
('/T/r/E/t/@/n )

verb (v)

  • pose a threat to; present a danger to(verb.stative)
    source: wordnet30
  • to utter intentions of injury or punishment against:(verb.communication)
    Example:
    He threatened me when I tried to call the police.
    source: wordnet30
  • to be a menacing indication of something:(verb.communication)
    Example:
    The clouds threaten rain.
    Danger threatens.
    source: wordnet30
  • To utter threats against; to menace; to inspire with apprehension; to alarm, or attempt to alarm, as with the promise of something evil or disagreeable; to warn.(verb)
    source: webster1913
  • To use threats, or menaces; also, to have a threatening appearance.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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