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Threaten

Definition

To say that you will harm or punish someone or something if they do not do what you want, or to seem likely to cause harm or danger to someone or something.

Example Sentences

1The company will threaten to sue anyone who breaks the non-disclosure agreement.
2Does climate change threaten the survival of polar bears?
3She did not threaten to leave, but she was clearly unhappy with the decision.
4If you do not meet the deadline, it will threaten the entire project timeline.
5The new policy does not threaten individual freedoms, but rather aims to protect the environment.

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