# threatens

Pronunciation: say "THRET-uhnz" /ˈθɹɛt.n̩z/

## Verb

1. Third-person singular simple present of threaten. — third-person singular simple present indicative of threaten
   - Simple: Third-person singular simple present of threaten. Use this form with he, she, or it.
   - _The proposed factory threatens the wetlands downstream from the town._
   - _He threatens legal action every time a deal falls through._

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