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Definition of Threaten
1. Verb. Pose a threat to; present a danger to. "Sam cannot threaten Sue "; "The pollution is endangering the crops"
Exact synonyms: Endanger, Imperil, Jeopardise, Jeopardize, Menace, Peril
Generic synonyms: Be, Exist
Derivative terms: Jeopardy, Jeopardy, Menace, Peril, Peril
Generic synonyms: Be, Exist
Derivative terms: Jeopardy, Jeopardy, Menace, Peril, Peril
2. Verb. To utter intentions of injury or punishment against:. "Sam cannot threaten Sue "; "He threatened me when I tried to call the police"
3. Verb. To be a menacing indication of something:. "Danger threatens"
Generic synonyms: Augur, Auspicate, Betoken, Bode, Forecast, Foreshadow, Foretell, Omen, Portend, Predict, Prefigure, Presage, Prognosticate
Definition of Threaten
1. v. t. 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.
2. v. i. To use threats, or menaces; also, to have a threatening appearance.
Definition of Threaten
1. to be a source of danger to [v -ED, -ING, -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Threaten
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