threaten
threa
ˈθrɛ
thre
ten
tən
tēn
British pronunciation
/θɹˈɛtən/

Definizione e significato di "threaten"in inglese

to threaten
01

mancciare

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
to threaten definition and meaning
example
Esempi
The abusive partner threatened to harm their spouse if they tried to leave the relationship.
Il partner violento ha minacciato di fare del male al coniuge se avesse tentato di lasciare la relazione.
02

minacciare, rappresentare una minaccia

to indicate a potential danger or risk to someone or something
Transitive: to threaten sth
to threaten definition and meaning
example
Esempi
His aggressive behavior began to threaten the safety of those around him.
Il suo comportamento aggressivo iniziò a minacciare la sicurezza di chi gli stava intorno.
03

minacciare, presagire

to show signs or provide a warning of something bad or harmful that may happen
Transitive: to threaten an undesirable situation
example
Esempi
His silence threatened a confrontation that no one wanted.
Il suo silenzio minacciava un confronto che nessuno voleva.
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