threaten

To pose a real and significant danger to something.

To have the capacity to become a threat in the future.

To pose a threat without any intermediate steps or factors.

To make threats on multiple occasions.

To threaten in a way that could cause great damage or harm.

To become more of a threat over time.

To be a persistent and continuous source of threat.

To threaten someone with physical harm.

To threaten repeatedly over a period of time.

To make a threat in a way that is open to public view.

To threaten someone directly and in person.

To pose a very serious and significant threat, often used in formal contexts.

To threaten someone, as has been reported by others.

To threaten someone, according to a claim that has not been proven.

To perceive that you are in danger or at risk.

To be at risk of a negative outcome, such as extinction or job loss.

Used to express the possibility of a threat.

To give the impression of being a threat.

To seem as if it is a threat, based on appearance.

To specify the negative consequence or weapon used in a threat.