bedrohen
Translation
to threaten, to menace, to endanger
Examples
Der Klimawandel bedroht viele Tierarten.
Climate change threatens many animal species.
Er bedrohte ihn mit einer Waffe.
He threatened him with a weapon.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) to threaten (sb./sth.) The storm threatens the coast.
((sb.)) ((with sth.)) to threaten (sb.) (with sth.) The robber threatened her with a knife.
Similar Words
Synonyms: gefährden, einschüchtern; Antonyms: beschützen, retten
Etymology
Prefix 'be-' (makes a verb transitive) + 'drohen' (to threaten). It means to direct a threat at someone/something.
Memory Tips
The prefix 'be-' often makes a verb take a direct accusative object. You 'drohen' (threaten in general), but you 'bedrohen' someone/something specific.