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I . threat·en [ˈθretən] VB trans

1. threaten (warn):

to threaten sb

to threaten sb with sth

groziti komu s čim

to threaten sb with violence

groziti komu z nasiljem

2. threaten (be a danger):

pretiti [perf zapretiti]

3. threaten (present risk):

the sky threatens rain

nebo preti z dežjem

II . threat·en [ˈθretən] VB intr

groziti [perf zagroziti]

pretiti [perf zapretiti]

Usage examples with threatens

the sky threatens rain

nebo preti z dežjem

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English

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

Water pollution from agriculture, and more locally deforestation, threatens this species. en.wikipedia.org

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

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

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

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

The Euroland house is being built without a plan; just bricks stuck in when what is already there threatens to collapse. www.independent.ie

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

Like a child, she bargains and threatens to tattle if she doesn't get her way. www.charlestoncitypaper.com

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