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I . threaten [ˈθretn] VB trans

1. threaten (take hostile action):

грози́ть

2. threaten (be a danger):

угрожа́ть

II . threaten [ˈθretn] VB intr

предвеща́ть опа́сность

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The price has soared as investors flee other asset classes, fearing heavy losses as the financial crisis threatens company share values and government-issued debt. www.thisismoney.co.uk

Information that threatens such beliefs is more easily forgotten or lost. en.wikipedia.org

Normally he is very passive and non-violent, but when a serious event threatens his ideal parts, he transforms into a berserker state. en.wikipedia.org

The yakuza are in a restaurant when the bank robber (wearing a vest covered with explosives) bursts in and threatens to blow the place up. en.wikipedia.org

The tougher certificates, coupled with browser developments, could help fight phishing, which threatens the multi billion dollar online retail market. en.wikipedia.org

He threatens to burn down her caf, unless she confesses. en.wikipedia.org

They say the movement threatens in vitro fertilization, stem-cell research and some forms of contraception, including the intrauterine device. www.cleveland.com

It also makes surface runs through tall vegetation, routes along which it can scurry back to safety if danger threatens. en.wikipedia.org

He warns her not to tell anyone else, and threatens he'll ruin their life with a couple of keystrokes. en.wikipedia.org

Now their quickly expanding population threatens the existence of vampires, and soon there won't be enough humans in the world to satisfy their bloodlust. en.wikipedia.org

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