Definition of threatens

Scrabble & Words with friends points

• threatens is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 12
• threatens is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 12
• threatens is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 12

Definition of threatens

• 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 threatens in Merriam Webster