Threaten Meaning

There are 3 meaning(s) for word Threaten

Meaning 1 : pose a threat to; present a danger to

    Synonyms : endanger,  imperil,  jeopardise,  jeopardize,  menace,  peril
Meaning 2 : to be a menacing indication of something

    Example : The clouds threaten rain,Danger threatens

Meaning 3 : to utter intentions of injury or punishment against

    Example : He threatened me when I tried to call the police