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Threatens Meaning in English

word · lemma: threaten

/ˈθɹɛtənz/
THRE-tuhnz
/θɹˈɛtənz/
THRE-tuhnz

परिभाषा

When someone or something says or shows they will cause harm or bad consequences if something does not happen or change. It can also mean being at risk or danger.

उपयोग और बारीकियां

Usually formal or neutral. Commonly found with 'to' plus an action ('threatens to leave'), or describing dangers ('the storm threatens the city'). Can be about people, animals, or abstract dangers. Do not use for minor warnings or everyday advice.

उदाहरण वाक्य

He threatens to call the police.

basic

The fire threatens the whole forest.

basic

She always threatens her brother when she is angry.

basic

If he threatens you again, just ignore him.

natural

This new law threatens our freedom of speech.

natural

Bad weather threatens to ruin our picnic plans.

natural