- present tense form of threaten (3rd person singular).
threatens
Example Sentences
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“The authorities seem to be fully in control of the official political sphere. It looks like nothing threatens them,” Gallyamov said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 22, 2026
The head of one of Hollywood’s largest talent agencies warned state leaders that a new budget bill threatens job gains from California’s film and TV credit program.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026
"Today, it threatens every aspect of our political and legal system," he added.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
Big Sur has faced a relentless cycle of natural disasters over the past decade including destructive wildfires, mudflows, rockslides and coastal erosion that threatens its steep and fragile landscape and has isolated the iconic destination.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
A bubble of scary laughter threatens to rise up my throat, and I have to bite my cheek to keep it from coming.
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
