verb · Easy SAT word

    Threaten

    express intent to cause harm

    Threaten in a sentence

    The rising flood waters threaten homes near the river.

    Synonyms for threaten

    Antonyms for threaten

    • protect
    • defend
    • safeguard

    Practice threaten on real SAT questions

    Vocabulary like threaten appears on the Digital SAT in Words-in-Context questions, where you choose the word that fits a passage's meaning and tone. You can also drill this word with vocabulary flashcards.

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