OXFORD 9000
📚 verb • entry_id 3476

threaten

/ˈθɹɛt.n̩/
Meanings (ES + gloss)
amagar • amenazar • conminar
To make a threat against someone; to use threats.
"Taiwanese are very enthusiastic and love freedom and democracy, so many good international friends have come to Taiwan to support us. This is a normal and good thing, but China th…
No one, however, would have anything to do with him, as Mr. Keeson's orders in those respects were very strict ; he had often threatened any one of his employés with instant dismis…
amenazar • menazar (disused)
To menace, or be dangerous.
The rocks threatened the ship's survival.
amenazar
To portend, or give a warning of.
The black clouds threatened heavy rain.