threaten
verb
to tell someone that you might or you will cause them harm, especially in order to make them do something
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verb
to tell someone that you might or you will cause them harm, especially in order to make them do something
to show that you have power or authority and that you intend to use it
verb
to say that you might or you will do something bad or harmful, especially in order to make someone do something
to say or show that you will hurt someone with a knife/gun etc.
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using the Internet where you work, during working hours, for activities which are not work-related
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… to reveal a small part of your intentions in order to attract support, without actually committing yourself to doing anything
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