word
Threaten
THREH-tuhn
/ˈθrɛtʌn/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
threaten
Dictionary meaning
To utter intentions of injury or punishment against:'He threatened me when I tried to call the police'.
Examples
- Danger threatens.
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