threaten
Example Sentences
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Until now, only the U.S. could seriously threaten Russian bases or military assets there.
They say some of the most threatened species - including great white sharks - are being sold in North African fish markets.
From BBC
His move at the time won applause from the American Kitchen Cabinet Alliance, which said imports were threatening 250,000 U.S. jobs in the industry.
From MarketWatch
The Cold War aside, most of the conflicts I've covered over the years have been small-scale affairs: nasty and dangerous, certainly, but not serious enough to threaten the peace of the entire world.
From BBC
When his son threatens to have a tantrum, for example, they practise "shaking it out" together - processing the emotions safely.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
