to threaten
01
협박하다
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
예시들
The landlord threatened to evict the tenants if they did n't pay the rent on time.
집주인은 세입자들이 제때에 월세를 내지 않으면 내쫓겠다고 협박했다.
02
위협하다, 위협을 가하다
to indicate a potential danger or risk to someone or something
Transitive: to threaten sth
예시들
The economic downturn threatened the stability of many businesses.
경제 침체는 많은 기업의 안정성을 위협했습니다.
03
위협하다, 예고하다
to show signs or provide a warning of something bad or harmful that may happen
Transitive: to threaten an undesirable situation
예시들
The smell of smoke in the air threatened a wildfire in the forest.
공기 중의 연기 냄새는 산불을 위협하고 있었다.
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