to threaten
01
يهدد
to say that one is willing to damage something or hurt someone if one's demands are not met
Transitive: to threaten sb | to threaten to do sth
أمثلة
The robber threatened the store clerk with a knife if they did n't hand over the money.
هدد السارق موظف المتجر بسكين إذا لم يسلم المال.
The bully threatened to beat up the smaller kid if they did n't give him their lunch money.
هدد المتنمر بضرب الطفل الأصغر إذا لم يعطيه مال غدائه.
02
يهدد, يشكل تهديدا
to indicate a potential danger or risk to someone or something
Transitive: to threaten sth
أمثلة
His aggressive behavior began to threaten the safety of those around him.
بدأ سلوكه العدواني في تهديد سلامة من حوله.
The economic downturn threatened the stability of many businesses.
هدد الركود الاقتصادي استقرار العديد من الشركات.
03
يهدد, ينذر
to show signs or provide a warning of something bad or harmful that may happen
Transitive: to threaten an undesirable situation
أمثلة
The darkening sky threatened rain, prompting people to leave the beach.
السماء المظلمة هددت بالمطر، مما دفع الناس إلى مغادرة الشاطئ.
The loud growls of the dog threatened an attack if anyone got too close.
هددت الزمجرة العالية للكلب بمهاجمة أي شخص يقترب كثيرًا.
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