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    Amenazar (en. Threaten)

    /amenazar/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Make a statement or gestures that imply the intention to annoy, harm, or cause fear.
    The stranger decided to threaten the witness with violence if he did not change his statement.
    El desconocido decidió amenazar al testigo con violencia si no cambiaba su declaración.
    Announce a threat that can be physical, psychological, or economic.
    The boss threatened layoffs if the goals were not met.
    El jefe amenazó con despidos si las metas no se cumplían.
    Indicate that something is an imminent risk or danger.
    The drought threatens food production this year.
    La sequía amenaza la producción de alimentos este año.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'amēnātio', meaning 'action of threatening'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to threaten with death
    Indicate that someone will be caused death.
    amenazar de muerte
    to threaten with
    Express the intention to carry out a negative action towards someone if something is not fulfilled.
    amenazar con

    Related Words

    threat
    Situation that represents a danger or risk.
    amenaza
    intimidation
    Action of instilling fear in someone.
    intimidación
    coercion
    Pressure exerted on a person to force them to do something.
    coacción

    Slang Meanings

    To throw a stone and hide the hand
    When he says he is going to tell everything to his boss, he is throwing a stone and hiding his hand.
    Cuando dice que le va a contar todo a su jefe, está tirando la piedra y escondiendo la mano.
    To show one's claws
    The employee showed his claws when they said they would take his project.
    El empleado sacó las garras cuando le dijeron que tomarían su proyecto.