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threaten
verb as in warn, pressure
verb as in endanger
Example Sentences
"One of the first things I told the prime minister is that we shouldn't be threatening to sell the Americans less. We should be promising to sell them more."
The 355-247 majority vote is seen as a victory for livestock farmers who say the labels threaten their industry and livelihoods.
The minister said Eritrea was attempting to destabilise Ethiopia as it felt threatened by Addis Ababa's bid to gain access to the Red Sea, the newspaper reported.
Gavin Burnett is also charged with two counts of threatening behaviour and one count of "making threats to kill" in connection with threats made against three Northamptonshire Police officers.
“Never approach, touch or attempt to feed bison. If you feel threatened, identify an escape route,” the Conservancy states.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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