verb#2,081 by frequency
threaten
/ˈθɹɛt.n̩/
To make a threat against someone; to use threats; To menace, or be dangerous; To portend, or give a warning of
- he/she/it
- threatens
- past participle
- threatened
Meanings
- 1
To make a threat against someone; to use threats
Is this man threatening you?
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Was this man threatening you?
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- 2
To menace, or be dangerous
- 3
To portend, or give a warning of
- 4
To call into question the validity of (a belief, idea, or viewpoint); to challenge
- 5
To be close to equaling or surpassing (a record, etc.); to challengerare