threaten
Example Sentences
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State officials argued that the ruling would cause administrative chaos across California and also would threaten the privacy rights and living situations of LGBTQ+ students who do not have supportive families.
From Los Angeles Times
"I tried to access the house but she would say no and then threaten to contact the police so I put my trust in the authorities," he said.
From BBC
Surging oil prices and more pain at the pump threaten to push up U.S. inflation.
She invited Ted to her office, where she threatened legal action and told him, “This has to stop. Now. I’m not putting up with it another day.”
From Los Angeles Times
This can make workers feel pressured or threatened, and they have no legal way to stop unions from contacting them.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
