Translation and Meaning
- Word: threaten
- Language: English
- Meaning: threaten
- CEFR Level: B2
- Part of speech: verb
- Topic: English Challenges and Setbacks
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Example Sentences
- The actions that threaten the environment could risk serious damage if we don't protect it. German: Die Handlungen, die die Umwelt bedrohen, könnten ernsthaften Schaden riskieren, wenn wir sie nicht schützen.
When and How to Use "threaten"
Use "threaten" when you want to talk about "threaten" in English. It functions as "verb". In SmartWords it is linked to the English Challenges and Setbacks topic. Because it appears in B2 material, it is a practical word to practice early in your English study. Use the example sentences above to notice common word order and nearby words.
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