They threatened to blow up the building.
They threatened to blow up the building.
English
threaten
ˈθret.ən, ˈθret(ə)n, ˈθɹɛt.n̩
Meaning: to threaten
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Verb inflections
| Form | Inflected form |
|---|---|
| Base | threaten |
| 3rd person singular present | threatens |
| Present participle | threatenning |
| Past | threatenned |
| Will future | will threaten |
| Going-to future | going to threaten |
| Imperative negative | don't threaten / do not threaten |
Example sentences
The dark clouds began to threaten a heavy rainstorm as we walked home.
The dark clouds began to threaten a heavy rainstorm as we walked home.
The heavy rain threatened to wreck our plans for a weekend camping trip.
The heavy rain threatened to wreck our plans for a weekend camping trip.
She threatened to sue the magazine for libel after they published the false story.
She threatened to sue the magazine for libel after they published the false story.
The strike threatened to dislocate the country's economy.
The strike threatened to dislocate the country's economy.
Usage Notes
Can mean to intimidate someone or to indicate that something bad is likely to happen.
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