threaten

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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Recent Examples of threaten 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. 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 See All Example Sentences for threaten

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“Threaten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/threaten. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.

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