threaten

/ˈθrɛtən/

verb

grozić

/ˈɡrɔʑit͡ɕ/· czasownik

Also

zagrażać

Definition

To state one's intention to harm someone or something, or to be a possible danger to something.

Examples

He threatened to call the police.

Groził, że wezwie policję.

Pollution threatens the environment.

Zanieczyszczenie zagraża środowisku.

Synonyms

menace intimidate endanger

Collocations

threaten withthreaten to dothreaten someone's life

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