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threaten in Latin

threaten in Latin is minor, minitor, insto — threaten means to say that you intend to harm or punish someone.

threaten in Latin

minor
verb
To make a threat against someone; to use threats.
minitor
verb
To make a threat against someone; to use threats.
insto
verb
To menace, or be dangerous.

What does "threaten" mean?

  1. verb To say that you intend to harm or punish someone.
    "The strikers threatened to walk out if their demands weren't met."
  2. verb To be a source of danger to something.
    "Wildfires continue to threaten homes in the region."
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threaten in a sentence

  • The strikers threatened to walk out if their demands weren't met.
  • Wildfires continue to threaten homes in the region.
  • Deforestation threatens many species with extinction.

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What is "threaten" in Latin?

"threaten" in Latin is minor, minitor, insto. threaten means: To say that you intend to harm or punish someone.

How do you use "threaten" in a sentence?

Example: "The strikers threatened to walk out if their demands weren't met." In Latin, "threaten" is minor, minitor, insto.

Are there other ways to say "threaten" in Latin?

Yes — Latin has 3 translations listed for "threaten": minor, minitor, insto.

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