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to threaten
01
menacer
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
Exemples
The bully threatened to beat up the smaller kid if they did n't give him their lunch money.
Le tyran a menacé de battre le plus petit enfant s'il ne lui donnait pas son argent de déjeuner.
02
menacer
to indicate a potential danger or risk to someone or something
Transitive: to threaten sth
Exemples
The economic downturn threatened the stability of many businesses.
La récession économique a menacé la stabilité de nombreuses entreprises.
03
menacer, présager
to show signs or provide a warning of something bad or harmful that may happen
Transitive: to threaten an undesirable situation
Exemples
The loud growls of the dog threatened an attack if anyone got too close.
Les grognements bruyants du chien menaçaient une attaque si quelqu'un s'approchait trop près.
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