English / word
threaten
verb B2MEANING IN ENGLISH
to state or show an intention to harm or punish someone; or to be a source of danger to something
In context
01
The dark clouds threaten heavy rain.
02
The client did not threaten the staff.
Synonyms
warn,intimidate,menace
Antonyms
protect,defend,comfort
Collocations
threaten with,threaten someone,threaten to do
Verb forms
Past: threatened · Past participle: threatened · -ing: threatening