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⚠️threaten

verb
/ˈθretən/
Threat Threatening
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Meaning

to express an intention to harm or punish someone; to be likely to cause harm
to state or show an intention to harm or punish someone

Example Sentences

The storm clouds threaten to bring heavy rain tonight.

He threatened to report the incident to the authorities.

Synonyms

menace, intimidate, warn, endanger, coerce
Entry 1
menace, intimidate, warn, endanger
Entry 2
warn, intimidate, menace, coerce

Antonyms

protect, defend, reassure, comfort, encourage, support
Entry 1
protect, defend, reassure, comfort
Entry 2
encourage, reassure, support

Collocations

threaten to, threaten with, threaten someone, pose a threat, threaten harm, threaten to do
Entry 1
threaten to, threaten with, threaten someone, pose a threat
Entry 2
threaten with, threaten harm, threaten to do

More Example Sentences

Food security is being threatened as a result of climate change.

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