threaten
Example Sentences
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"We're getting close to threatening the root of what makes us human, in terms of social interaction, critical thinking faculties, and developing the skills to operate in the modern world," he explains.
From BBC
Across the United States, millions are bracing for a sprawling winter storm that is disrupting travel, threatening power infrastructure and sending temperatures plunging well below freezing.
From Salon
“It means helping them with information and if we see Hamas trying to threaten them or come close, we are actively getting involved.”
The 79-year-old threatened to impose tariffs on eight European countries - including Germany - who opposed his plan.
From BBC
Ahead of a powerful winter storm threatening much of the U.S., there’s been an epic rally in natural gas.
From MarketWatch
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
