Amenaçar
Example: No podem amenaçar ningú per aconseguir el que volem.
Definition
"Amenaçar" means to express an intention to cause harm or trouble to someone, often used to intimidate or coerce others to achieve a certain goal. For example, it can be used when saying, 'No podem amenaçar ningú per aconseguir el que volem.'
Etymology
The word "amenaçar" comes from the Old French 'amenacer,' which itself derives from the Latin 'minacia,' meaning 'threat.' Did you know? The root relates to 'minae,' indicating threats or menaces, which perfectly fits the meaning of "amenaçar" as making a threat.
Learn to use this word actively
"Amenaçar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (B1) - set 2", containing 113 commonly used words.
Would you like to not only understand these words, but also remember them and use them actively? Create a free account and select as the language you want to learn.
Create a free account
