警官は空に向けて威嚇発砲した。
The police officer fired a warning shot into the air.
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The animal let out a loud cry to intimidate its enemy.
その猫は自分の縄張りを守るために、他の猫を威嚇した。
That cat intimidated other cats to protect its territory.
蛇が鎌首をもたげて威嚇してきた。
The snake raised its head and threatened me.
Usage Notes
To frighten someone or demonstrate power to discourage an attack.
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