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  • Definition
    • threaten :pose a threat to; present a danger to
      • The pollution is endangering the crops

    • threaten :to utter intentions of injury or punishment against
      • He threatened me when I tried to call the police

    • threaten :to be a menacing indication of something
      • The clouds threaten rain|Danger threatens

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