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threaten v. [
endanger, jeopardize, jeopardise, menace, imperil, peril] pose a threat to; present a danger to; "The pollution is endangering the crops"
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threaten v. to utter intentions of injury or punishment against:"He threatened me when I tried to call the police"
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threaten v. to be a menacing indication of something:"The clouds threaten rain"; "Danger threatens"
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