threaten

verbB1 · Intermediate

To say you will hurt someone or something.

Meaning of «threaten»

verb

to say you will hurt someone or something

He threatened to quit if they cut his pay.

Translation

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«threaten» in 17 languages

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The difference between similar words

to put something in danger

endangerput a person or thing in dangerSmoking endangers your health.

threatenbe a danger to somethingPollution threatens many sea animals.

jeopardizeformalput plans or chances at riskOne mistake could jeopardize the whole project.

riskdo something that could cause you to loseHe risked his life to save the dog.

Word family

threat B1 · nounthreaten B1 · verbthreatening B1 · adjective

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to say you will hurt someone or something

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