Answer: threaten

AnswerCrossword Clue
THREATENEngage in saber rattling
threatenExpress one's intention to harm or kill (someone)
threatento intimidate, also THREAT
threaten(of a situation or weather conditions) Seem likely to produce an unpleasant or unwelcome result
threaten(of something undesirable) Seem likely to occur
threatenCause (someone or something) to be vulnerable or at risk; endanger
threatenState one's intention to take hostile action against someone in retribution for something done or not done
THREATENPut in jeopardy
THREATENPromise punishment, e.g.
THREATENJeopardize
THREATENImperil
THREATENWarn in a way
THREATENBe imminent
THREATENLoom
THREATENImpend
THREATENBe minatory.
THREATENGive an ultimatum to
THREATENMenace
THREATENEndanger
THREATENWhat black clouds do
THREATENBully