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threaten

verb

Definition of THREATEN

to remain poised to inflict harm, danger, or distress on <the powerful hurricane continues to threaten the southern coastline>

Synonyms hang (over), hover (over), impend (over), menace, overhang

Related Words endanger, hazard, imperil, jeopardize, peril

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