Definition of threaten

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  • threaten is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 11
  • threaten is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 11
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Definition of threaten

  • pose a threat to; present a danger to (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. endanger
    2. imperil
    3. jeopardise
    4. jeopardize
    5. menace
    6. peril
  • to be a menacing indication of something (verb)

    Examples

    1. The clouds threaten rain
    2. Danger threatens
  • to utter intentions of injury or punishment against (verb)

    Examples

    1. He threatened me when I tried to call the police

See definition of threaten in Merriam Webster