Word Meaning

threaten definition and meaning

v. t. To utter threats against; to menace; to inspire with apprehension; to alarm, or attempt to alarm, as with the promise of something evil or disagreeable; to warn.
v. t. To exhibit the appearance of (something evil or unpleasant) as approaching; to indicate as impending; to announce the conditional infliction of; as, to threaten war; to threaten death.
v. i. To use threats, or menaces; also, to have a threatening appearance.

Crossword clues for threaten

- aggressive and intimidating
- Be a menacing indication of
- Endanger
- Intimidate
- Menace first to hear about twisted net