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Meaning
Verb
●
To make a
threat
against someone; to use
threat
s.
●
To
menace
, or be dangerous.
●
To
portend
, or give a
warning
of.
●
To
call into question
the
validity
of (a
belief
,
idea
, or
viewpoint
); to challenge.
●
To be
close to
equaling
or
surpassing
(a
record
, etc.)
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Antonyms
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Disrupt
Undermine
Affect
Hinder
Provoke
Disturb
Impact
Damage
Coerce
Devastate
Hurt
Ruin
Weaken
Challenge
Antagonize
Hamper
Jeopardise
Retaliate
Impair
Force
Compromise
Oppress
Violate
Influence
Cripple
Invade
Scare
Impede
Destabilize
Injure
Frustrate
Embarrass
Alter
Endangering
Endangers
Defend
Dominate
Harass
Upset
Humiliate
Imprison
Overwhelm
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