THREATEN


Meaning of THREATEN in English

I . v. a.

1.

Menace, denounce.

2.

Portend, presage, forebode, augur, foreshadow, prognosticate, indicate.

II . v. n.

1.

Use threats, use menaces.

2.

Impend, be near at hand, be imminent, stare one in the face.

Soule. Dictionary of English synonyms.      Словарь английских синонимов.