What does "Threaten" mean?
express intent to harm
"Threaten" in a sentence
Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.
Did you threaten that 90-year-old man for me yet?
— Brooklyn Nine-Nine S3E11
Not now. Mommy's threatening Daddy.
— Desperate Housewives S1E1
Not all human beings threaten to kill their mom.
— Euphoria S1E9
Threatening my people, Lieutenant?
— Frozen 2
Blair, your actions threaten the reputation...
— Gossip Girl S2E17
Are you threatening me?
— Grey's Anatomy S2E21
you could always threaten him...
— Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
I know that my getting married is threatening to your way of life...
— How I Met Your Mother S2E10
"Threaten" in TV shows & movies
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