threaten


Definition: Meaning of, threaten in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈθrɛt(ə)n /

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Prsesent Past Past Participle
threaten threatened threatened
Present Participle Third Person Singular
threatening threatens
  1. [transitive] to say that you will cause someone harm or trouble if they do not do what you want
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  2. [transitive] to be likely to harm or destroy something
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  3. [intransitive and transitive] to be likely to happen or be in a bad situation
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