Threaten
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British pronunciation/θɹˈɛtən/
American pronunciation/ˈθɹɛtən/

Definition & Meaning of "threaten"

to threaten
01

to say that one is willing to damage something or hurt someone if one's demands are not met

to threaten definition and meaning
02

to indicate a potential danger or risk to someone or something

to threaten definition and meaning
03

to be a menacing indication of something

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Example
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The robber threatened the store clerk with a knife if they didn't hand over the money.
The bully threatened to beat up the smaller kid if they didn't give him their lunch money.
The kidnapper threatened to harm the hostage unless a ransom was paid.
The landlord threatened to evict the tenants if they didn't pay the rent on time.
The abusive partner threatened to harm their spouse if they tried to leave the relationship.
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