threatening
Example Sentences
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Beijing’s retaliation has included berating Tokyo at the United Nations, canceling flights to Japan and threatening a ban on imports of Japanese seafood.
He and his representatives are now threatening Cuba, Mexico, Colombia, Iran and Greenland, with Venezuela serving as an object lesson of what may happen if a country dares to disobey his wishes.
From Salon
The emergence of Hearts and the support they're getting from Tony Bloom and Jamestown Analytics is threatening to change the game in a very significant way.
From BBC
The United Nations Charter prohibits members from threatening or using force against other states.
From BBC
Benchmark U.S. prices fell 20% last year and are around their lowest levels in nearly five years, threatening the profitability of the U.S. oil industry.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
