THREATEN


Meaning of THREATEN in English

verb

to announce or forecast impending danger or evil

bullies threatening the child with a beating

Synonyms: menace

Related Word: browbeat, bulldoze, cow, intimidate; augur, forebode, portend, presage; caution, forewarn, warn

Idioms: make ( or utter) threats against

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