threaten
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/ˈθretn/
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/ˈθretn/
To express an intention to retaliate if demands are not met.
The bully threatened to punch me if I didn't give him my lunch money.
괴롭힌 아이가 내가 점심돈을 안주면 날 때릴래고 협박했어.
To give the impression that something negative is likely to happen.
The storm clouds threatened rain all afternoon.
폭풍우 구름이 오후 전체에 비가 올 것처럼 위협했습니다.
To pose a danger or risk to.
The endangered species list is growing as more habitats are threatened by deforestation.
숲짓을 통한 더 많은 서식지가 위협을 받으면서 멸종 위기 종의 목록이 늘어나고 있습니다.