Scrabble & Words with friends points
- threatens is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 12
- threatens is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 12
- threatens is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 12
Definition of threatens
- pose a threat to; present a danger to (verb)
Synonyms
- endanger
- imperil
- jeopardise
- jeopardize
- menace
- peril
- to be a menacing indication of something (verb)
Examples
- The clouds threaten rain
- Danger threatens
- to utter intentions of injury or punishment against (verb)
Examples
- He threatened me when I tried to call the police
See definition of threatens in Merriam Webster