threaten
🇺🇸
/ˈθretn/
🇬🇧
/ˈθretn/
verb
B2
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.
B2
To give the impression that something negative is likely to happen.
The storm clouds threatened rain all afternoon.
B2
To pose a danger or risk to.
The endangered species list is growing as more habitats are threatened by deforestation.
translation
To express an intention to retaliate if demands are not met.; To give the impression that something negative is likely to happen.; To pose a danger or risk to.
Word Forms
3rd Present
threatens
Past
threatened
Perfect
threatened
Progressive
threatening