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threatens
[/ˈθrɛtənz/]
verb
ameaça
1.
to express an intention to harm or punish someone
He threatens to leave if his demands are not met.
Ele ameaça sair se suas exigências não forem atendidas.
2.
to be a sign or indication of something unwelcome or unpleasant
Dark clouds threaten rain.
Nuvens escuras ameaçam chuva.
3.
to endanger or pose a risk to something
Pollution threatens the survival of marine species.
A poluição ameaça a sobrevivência das espécies marinhas.
Synonyms
menaces
intimidates
endangers
jeopardizes
warns
Antonyms
protects
safeguards
reassures
comforts
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
ameaça
most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
ameaça
standard usage, no regional variation
São Paulo
ameaça
standard usage, no regional variation
Portugal
ameaça
standard European Portuguese usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
threatens violence
threatens legal action
threatens to withdraw
threatens extinction
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