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threat·en  (thrtn)
v. threat·ened, threat·en·ing, threat·ens
v.tr.
1. To express a threat against.
2. To be a source of danger to; menace.
3. To give signs or warning of; portend.
4. To announce the possibility of in a threat.
v.intr.
1. To express or use threats.
2. To indicate danger or harm.

threaten·er n.
threaten·ing·ly adv.
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Adv.1.threateningly - in a menacing manner; "the voice at the other end of the line dropped menacingly"


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Discovering that I was a stranger, he lifted a thick cudgel that he carried with him, shook it threateningly, and called to me in his own language (as I gathered by his actions) to stand back.
A partridge, indeed, with a brood of ten behind her, ran forward threateningly, but soon repented of her fierceness, and clucked to her young ones not to be afraid.
muttered the officer, threateningly, and turning his horse he trotted away, jolting in his saddle.
 
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