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Threaten

/θrˈɛtən/
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(verb) To make a threat against someone; to use threats.

It will threaten the prosperity of the town.
There are dangers that threaten both men and women.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The strong winds began to ____ the stability of the small wooden shed in our garden earlier this afternoon today.

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