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threaten
verb
Pose a threat to; present a danger to
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ˈθɹɛt.n̩
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verb
Pose a threat to; present a danger to
“The pollution is endangering the crops”
verb
To utter intentions of injury or punishment against
“He threatened me when I tried to call the police”
verb
To be a menacing indication of something
“The clouds threaten rain”
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The pollution is endangering the crops
He threatened me when I tried to call the police
The clouds threaten rain
Danger threatens
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