Meaning 1neutral · 82%
To pose an immediate danger to someone or something and endanger its existence.
Natural examples
Der geplante Abriss bedroht den alten Bahnhof.
The planned demolition threatens the old station.
Der Sturm bedroht mehrere Dörfer an der Küste.
The storm threatens several coastal villages.
Steigende Preise bedrohen die Existenz kleiner Betriebe.
Rising prices threaten the survival of small businesses.
Usage note
Bedrohen takes the endangered person or thing in accusative. Its participle is bedroht; be- is inseparable.
Mini-lesson: bedrohen
To pose an immediate danger to someone or something and endanger its existence. Bedrohen takes the endangered person or thing in accusative. Its participle is bedroht; be- is inseparable.
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