Amenazar
Example: No debes amenazar a nadie para conseguir lo que quieres.
Definition
"Amenazar" means to indicate an intention to cause harm, danger, or negative consequences to someone, often to intimidate or coerce. For example, in the phrase 'No debes amenazar a nadie para conseguir lo que quieres,' it refers to threatening someone to achieve a goal.
Etymology
The word "amenazar" comes from the Old Spanish 'amenazar,' which originated from the Latin 'minacia,' meaning 'threat' or 'menace.' Did you know? The root relates to 'minari,' meaning 'to threaten,' which reflects the word's consistent meaning over time.
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"Amenazar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B1) - set 2", containing 113 commonly used words.
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