Threaten

//ˈθɹɛt.n̩//

Word Type

Verb

The word "threaten" can be used as a verb.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

forethreaten threatening threatensome

Derived From

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

augur auspicate be betoken bode exist forecast foreshadow foretell omen portend predict prefigure presage prognosticate warn

Manner Of

Related Terms

dangerous menace portend threat warning

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