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Word: Threaten
Speech Type: Verb
Old English thrēatnian ‘urge or induce, especially by using threats’, from thrēat (see threat)
ˈθrɛtn
state one's intention to take hostile action against (someone) in retribution for something done or not done
Short Definition:state one's intention to take hostile action against someone in retribution for something
Examples:- how dare you threaten me?
- the men threatened staff with a handgun
- ‘I might sue for damages,’ he threatened
cause (someone or something) to be vulnerable or at risk; endanger
Short Definition:cause person or thing to be vulnerable or at risk
Examples:- a broken finger threatened his career
- one of four London hospitals threatened with closure
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