threaten

threaten(
threht
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A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
transitive verb
a. amenazar
He threatened me with a knife.Me amenazó con un cuchillo.
a. amenazar
Many wild orchids are threatened with extinction.Muchas orquídeas silvestres se ven amenazadas de extinción.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
intransitive verb
a. amenazar
The sky was threatening rain.El cielo amenazaba lluvia.
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