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

Definiția și sensul cuvântului „threaten” în engleză

to threaten
01

a amenința

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
Exemple
The robber threatened the store clerk with a knife if they did n't hand over the money.
Hoțul l-a amenințat pe angajatul magazinului cu un cuțit dacă nu îi dădea banii.
02

amenința, reprezenta o amenințare

to indicate a potential danger or risk to someone or something
Transitive: to threaten sth
to threaten definition and meaning
example
Exemple
The economic downturn threatened the stability of many businesses.
Criza economică a amenințat stabilitatea multor afaceri.
03

a amenința, a prevesti

to show signs or provide a warning of something bad or harmful that may happen
Transitive: to threaten an undesirable situation
example
Exemple
The darkening sky threatened rain, prompting people to leave the beach.
Cerul care se întuneca amenința cu ploaie, determinând oamenii să părăsească plaja.
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