to threaten
01
脅す
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
例
The robber threatened the store clerk with a knife if they did n't hand over the money.
強盗は、金を渡さなければ店員をナイフで脅した。
02
脅す, 脅威を与える
to indicate a potential danger or risk to someone or something
Transitive: to threaten sth
例
The lack of cybersecurity measures could threaten the integrity of sensitive information.
サイバーセキュリティ対策の欠如は、機密情報の完全性を脅かす可能性があります。
03
脅す, 予兆する
to show signs or provide a warning of something bad or harmful that may happen
Transitive: to threaten an undesirable situation
例
The darkening sky threatened rain, prompting people to leave the beach.
暗くなり始めた空は雨を予感させ、人々はビーチを離れた。
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