threaten
/ˈθrɛtən/
thr · ea · ten
θr · ɛ · tən
English Definition
v. to say you will harm someone if they do not do what you want
Significado en Español
amenazar
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “threaten”:
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A
intimidate
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B
reassure
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C
comfort
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D
praise
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A — intimidate.
“threaten” means v. to say you will harm someone if they do not do what you want
Common questions about “threaten”
What does “threaten” mean?
threaten — v. to say you will harm someone if they do not do what you want. In Chinese: 威胁.
How do you pronounce “threaten”?
threaten is pronounced /ˈθrɛtən/. It breaks into 3 syllables: thr · ea · ten.
Is “threaten” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. threaten appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
