
Threaten
Emotional Impact
Using 'threaten' can convey strong fear or anxiety in the listener or reader.

He threatened to destroy all my work.
Implied Power
'Threaten' implies the speaker has some power or ability to carry out the harm.

The gang leader threatened to take over the neighborhood.
Not Always Physical
Threats can be non-physical, targeting emotional well-being or reputation.

She threatened to spread rumors about him.
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