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IELTS word

threaten

/ˈθrɛtn/verb

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English definition

to be likely to harm or damage something

Common phrases / collocations

  1. seriously threaten
  2. threaten to
  3. threaten wildlife

Example sentences

  1. 1.

    The wildfire threatened nearby homes.

  2. 2.

    Rising seas threaten coastal villages.

  3. 3.

    The delay threatened to cancel the event.

Visual learning

See the meaning

A wildfire and heavy smoke approach homes as crews prepare a barrier.
to be likely to harm or damage something
1homes nearby
2fire moves closer
fire approaches→homes in danger