as in to endanger
to remain poised to inflict harm, danger, or distress on
the powerful hurricane continues to threaten the southern coastline
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Daughtry has been found by the Civilian Complaint Review Board to have repeatedly engaged in misconduct, including for pointing a gun and threatening to kill a motorcyclist.
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Eric Umansky, ProPublica, 11 Mar. 2025
The Bombers’ bullpen depth, meanwhile, has been threatened by a handful of injuries.
—Gary Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2025
That missed payment was a major contributor to the union’s decision to threaten a strike, further accelerating the trucking company’s demise as more clients diverted freight to other customers.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 11 Mar. 2025
If the sky becomes threatening and thunder can be heard, find a safe place to shelter.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2025
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Eric Umansky, ProPublica, 11 Mar. 2025
The Bombers’ bullpen depth, meanwhile, has been threatened by a handful of injuries.
—Gary Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2025
That missed payment was a major contributor to the union’s decision to threaten a strike, further accelerating the trucking company’s demise as more clients diverted freight to other customers.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 11 Mar. 2025
If the sky becomes threatening and thunder can be heard, find a safe place to shelter.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2025
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“Threaten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/threaten. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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