Threaten' is an action word that means to express an intention to inflict harm or punishment on someone. It can be used as a verb or a noun. The following crossword solutions are all related to the term 'threaten': FORESHADOW (10 letters), FOREBODE (8 letters), FULMINATE (9 letters), BLUSTER (7 letters), BLACKMAIL (9 letters), PRESAGE (7 letters), PORTEND (7 letters), COERCE (6 letters), BROWBEAT (8 letters), SCARE (5 letters), BULLY (5 letters), BULLDOZE (8 letters), LOOM (4 letters), WARN (4 letters), mence (5 letters), IMPEND (6 letters), MENACE (6 letters), and ENDANGER (8 letters). Each of these words has a slightly different meaning, but they all involve expressing an intention to cause harm or punishment. Foreshadowing, for example, is the act of giving an indication or warning of something that is going to happen in the future. Foreboding is similar, but it is more of a feeling of dread or unease about something that may happen. Fulminating is the act of making a loud and vehement protest or denunciation. Blustering is the act of speaking in a loud and aggressive manner. BLACKMAIL is the act of threatening to reveal embarrassing or damaging information about someone unless they do something that you want them to do. Presaging is the act of predicting or indicating what will happen in the future. Portending is similar, but it is more of a feeling that something bad is going to happen. Coercing is the act of forcing someone to do something against their will. Browbeating is the act of intimidating someone with aggressive language or behavior. Scaring is the act of causing fear or alarm in someone. Bullying is the act of using superior strength or influence to intimidate someone. Bulldozing is the act of using force or threats to get someone to do something. LOOM is the act of appearing or becoming apparent in the near future. Warning is the act of giving someone notice of potential danger. Mence is the act of threatening someone. Impending is the act of being about to happen or arrive. Menacing is the act of making someone feel threatened or in danger. Endangering is the act of putting someone or something at risk of harm or loss.