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English Word of the Day: 304 threaten - verb

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Word of the Day:

threaten - verb - pronunciation link

Definition

to warn that one will do harm or cause damage

Example Sentences

The manager threatened his employees with extra overtime if they didn't finish quickly.
Don't threaten me!

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