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threaten
[/ˈθrɛtən/]
verb
ameaçar
1.
to express an intention to harm or punish someone
He threatened to call the police.
Ele ameaçou chamar a polícia.
2.
to be a source of danger or harm to something
The storm threatens the crops.
A tempestade ameaça as colheitas.
3.
to appear likely to happen (usually something undesirable)
It threatens to rain this afternoon.
Parece que vai chover esta tarde.
Synonyms
menace
intimidate
endanger
jeopardize
warn
Antonyms
protect
defend
reassure
encourage
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
ameaçar
standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
ameaçar
no significant regional variation
São Paulo
ameaçar
no significant regional variation
Portugal
ameaçar
identical usage in Portuguese Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
threaten someone's life
threaten legal action
an empty threat
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