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threaten

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of threaten

to remain poised to inflict harm, danger, or distress on

the powerful hurricane continues to threaten the southern coastline

Synonyms of threaten

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

Words Related to threaten

endanger, hazard, imperil, jeopardize, peril

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