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Threaten — synonyms, definition

1. threaten (Verb)

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threaten (Verb) — Pose a threat to; present a danger to. ex. "The pollution is threatening the crops"

threaten (Verb) — To utter intentions of injury or punishment against. ex. "He threatened me when I tried to call the police"

threaten (Verb) — To be a menacing indication of something. ex. "The clouds threaten rain" ex. "Danger threatens"

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