Dictionary Check: threaten
"threaten" is a valid word!
Scrabble
11
points
Words with Friends
11
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Definition
verb
pose a threat to; present a danger to
Example:
"The pollution is endangering the crops"
verb
to utter intentions of injury or punishment against
Example:
"He threatened me when I tried to call the police"
verb
to be a menacing indication of something
Example:
"The clouds threaten rain"
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