Threatens [verb]

Definition of Threatens:

warn, pressure

Synonyms of Threatens:

● Intimidate

● Menace

● Scare

● Portend

● Forewarn

● Caution

● Growl

● Forebode

● Torment

● Presage

● Browbeat

● Bully

● Blackmail

● Admonish

● Snarl

● Spook

● Terrorize

● Cow

● Fulminate

● Abuse

● Scowl

● Augur

● Bluster

● Enforce

● Pressurize

● Comminate

● Flex muscles

● Look daggers

● Make threat

● Push around

● Shake fist at

● Walk heavy


Opposite/Antonyms of Threatens:

● Save

● Relieve

● Defend

● Flatter

● Commend

● Approve

● Please

● Help

● Guard

● Protect

● Alleviate

● Praise

● Compliment

● Assist


Sentence/Example of Threatens:

He threatens with all the rigour of the law those who dare to give his wife an asylum.

God knows where I should be myself if the Governor were to do what he threatens.

He speaks to the demons; he threatens them, and puts them to silence.

It was on the matter of this very peril that threatens you that they came to me.

What a wonderful future have you opened to me if I escape the danger that threatens me now!

And of course—er—any danger that threatens me would—in a way—threaten her.

“It will be ill for the man who threatens us with any,” answered Pharaoh in Spanish.

It is a coward only who threatens one who is not present to defend himself!

But Armstrong is putting up a bluff and threatens to have it overhauled.

Nevertheless, I will save you, if it is in my power, from the danger that threatens you.'