Meaning ofthreatenin English

Verb

1. to make a threat; intimidate someone
   The bully will threaten the new student.
2. to pose danger; be menacing
   The storm clouds threaten to ruin the picnic.
3. to warn of something; foreshadow
   The company will threaten to cancel the contract if the payment is late.
4. to approach a record; nearly equal
   The new athlete's time threaten to break the world record in the upcoming competition.