What is "threatens"

Usage examples of "threatens".

Moreover, the United States is not some rogue superpower determined to do what it wants regardless of who it threatens or angers.

The events of August 1990 and since have proven to it that Saddam is an extremely dangerous character who directly threatens its interests.

Unemployment is hovering at around 20 percent, and Syria too has a quickly growing population that threatens to create ever greater problems.