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threaten - Dictionary definition and meaning for word
threaten
Definition
(verb) pose a threat to; present a danger to
Synonyms
:
endanger
,
imperil
,
jeopardise
,
jeopardize
,
menace
,
peril
Example Sentence
The pollution is endangering the crops
Definition
(verb) to utter intentions of injury or punishment against:
Example Sentence
He threatened me when I tried to call the police
Definition
(verb) to be a menacing indication of something:
Example Sentence
The clouds threaten rain
Danger threatens
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