Threaten
verb'θrɛtən
Verb
to be a menacing indication of something
“The clouds threaten rain”
“Danger threatens”
Type of:BetokenBodeForecastto utter intentions of injury or punishment against
“He threatened me when I tried to call the police”
Type of:Warnpose a threat to; present a danger to
Type of:ExistBe
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Similar Words
- Endanger
- Imperil
- Jeopardise
- Jeopardize
- Menace
- Peril