- present tense form of threaten (3rd person singular).
threatens
Example Sentences
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"This crime really threatens our communities," he says.
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026
Someone who regularly uses and enjoys a particular river, forest, or natural area, for example, can have standing when government or private conduct threatens the qualities that make the place valuable to that person.
From Slate ● Sep. 1, 2026
The detention marks an ironic turn for Yiannopoulos, who has publicly advocated for the same aggressive immigration enforcement that now threatens to remove him from the country.
From Salon ● Aug. 29, 2026
Now, as global trade norms dissolve and the U.S. threatens to annex neighboring Greenland, for some here, joining the EU looks like a smart geopolitical insurance policy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
“I’m telling on you guys,” Rabiya finally threatens.
From "Amina's Voice" by Hena Khan
