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THREATEN

(verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Threaten.

How to pronounce threaten:

US

Threaten - as a verb

Pose a threat to; present a danger to

Example: "The pollution is endangering the crops"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
endangerimperiljeopardisejeopardizemenaceperil

To utter intentions of injury or punishment against

Example: "He threatened me when i tried to call the police"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
warn
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

To be a menacing indication of something

Example: "The clouds threaten rain"

Example Sentences

"He threatened to sue me if I didn't comply."
"The storm threatens to destroy the entire town."
"The kidnapper threatened to harm the hostage."
"She was threatened with losing her job if she didn't improve her performance."
"The bear growled and threatened us from afar."
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Word Game Points

Is THREATEN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, threaten is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

THREATEN has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is THREATEN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, threaten is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
THREATEN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is THREATEN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, threaten is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
THREATEN has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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