Dictionary Check: threaten

"threaten" is a valid word!

Scrabble 11 points
Words with Friends 11 points

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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