Threaten
Pronunciation: /ˈθrɛtən/
Threaten (verb)
- To say you will cause harm or trouble to someone if they do not do something.
- To make someone feel afraid about what might happen in the future.
Examples
- They threaten to take action if the issue is not resolved.
- The storm threatens to destroy the crops in the field.
Common collocations: threaten with consequences, threaten legal action, threaten someone's safety, threaten to harm