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    Amenazando (en. Threatening)

    /a.me.na.θan.do/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Presenting intentions to cause harm or to exert pressure on someone.
    The criminal was threatening the victim with a weapon.
    El delincuente estaba amenazando a la víctima con un arma.
    Indicating the possible occurrence of a negative fact.
    The dark clouds were threatening a storm.
    Las nubes oscuras estaban amenazando con una tormenta.
    Generating concern regarding an imminent future.
    Economic problems are threatening the stability of the company.
    Los problemas económicos están amenazando la estabilidad de la empresa.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'menāta', which means 'threat' or 'intimidation'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    threatening with a finger
    Warning someone in a threatening manner.
    amenazando con el dedo
    constantly threatening
    Making threats recurrently.
    estar amenazando constantemente
    threatening peace
    Putting at risk the tranquility and social order.
    amenazando la paz

    Related Words

    threat
    Expression of an intent to cause harm.
    amenaza
    intimidation
    Action of making someone feel fear.
    intimidación
    coercion
    Pressure exerted on a person to act in a certain way.
    coacción

    Slang Meanings

    Making someone feel fear with words or actions.
    You shouldn't go around threatening people, that's not done.
    No hay que andar amenazando a la gente, eso no se hace.
    Pressuring someone to obtain something.
    The boss was threatening him with dismissal if he didn't meet the goal.
    El jefe le estaba amenazando con despido si no cumplía la meta.