threaten

US /ˈθrɛtn/

UK /ˈθretn/

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v.t.Transitive VerbTo cause something potential harm, or put at risk
Too much fishing will threaten the animals in the sea
v.t.Transitive VerbTo say you may harm or hurt someone
If you threaten my son, I will call the police
v.t.Transitive VerbTo indicate a possibility of something undesirable.
Dark clouds threaten rain.

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