threaten
US /ˈθret.ən/
UK /ˈθret.ən/
1.
ameaçar
state one's intention to take hostile action against someone in retribution for something done or not done
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He threatened to report them to the police.
Ele ameaçou denunciá-los à polícia.
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The gang threatened him with violence.
A gangue o ameaçou com violência.
2.
ameaçar, colocar em risco
be a possible danger to
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Pollution threatens the environment.
A poluição ameaça o meio ambiente.
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The storm threatened to destroy the crops.
A tempestade ameaçava destruir as plantações.