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List of meaning for threaten

to put someone or something in hazard or danger

endanger, jeopardize, jeopardise, menace, threaten, imperil, peril(verb)

pose a threat to; present a danger to

"The pollution is endangering the crops"

threaten(verb)

to utter intentions of injury or punishment against:"He threatened me when I tried to call the police"

threaten(verb)

to be a menacing indication of something:"The clouds threaten rain"

"Danger threatens"

to remain poised to inflict harm, danger, or distress on

the powerful hurricane continues to threaten the southern coastline

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