To threaten
Example: The warning alerts users to potential risks
Definition
"To threaten" means to express an intention to cause harm, damage, or negative consequences to someone or something, often as a way to intimidate or warn about possible future actions.
Etymology
The verb "to threaten" comes from the Old English word 'threaten,' which meant to threaten or menace. It is related to the noun 'threat,' rooted in Old English 'þreat,' meaning oppression or force. Did you know? The word originally carried a strong sense of violence and coercion.
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"To threaten" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B1) - set 2", containing 113 commonly used words.
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