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I . threaten [ˈθretən] VB trans

threaten

to threaten sb with sth

ameaçar alguém de a. c.

II . threaten [ˈθretən] VB intr

to threaten to do sth

ameaçar fazer a. c.

Usage examples with threaten

to threaten sb with sth

ameaçar alguém de a. c.

to threaten to do sth

ameaçar fazer a. c.

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English

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

Despite the fact that most corvids are not threatened (many even increasing due to human activity) a few species are in danger. en.wikipedia.org

He threatens whoever it is to be sent to the zoo. en.wikipedia.org

He has reported to have been threatened with his life on several occasions due to this view. en.wikipedia.org

Our only means of power was to threaten to make an international fuss. en.wikipedia.org

Twelve threatened and near threatened bird species were recorded. en.wikipedia.org

If you love something, you must be willing to hate that which threatens it. en.wikipedia.org

In 2003, a certain virus threatened the abaca industry in the province. en.wikipedia.org

After heated clashes, the son threatened to leave the company. en.wikipedia.org

It is threatened in its home range by habitat loss and the capture of individuals for the pet trade. en.wikipedia.org

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