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threaten (117 synonym found)

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lie ahead

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look forward to

have a premonition

utter threats against

systematically terrorize

torment

bode

give fair warning

lie over

daunt

molest

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Definition of threaten:

(v) : to make a threat against someone; to use threats; to menace, or be dangerous

"he threatened me with a knife."

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Definition of threaten:

(v) : to make a threat against someone; to use threats; to menace, or be dangerous

"he threatened me with a knife."

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