bedrohen
Translation
to threaten, to menace, to endanger
Examples
Er bedrohte den Mann mit einem Messer.
He threatened the man with a knife.
Der Klimawandel bedroht viele Tierarten.
Climate change threatens many animal species.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) ((with sth.)) to threaten (sb.) with (sth.) Er bedrohte den Mann mit einem Messer.
((sth.)) to threaten/endanger (sth.) Der Klimawandel bedroht viele Tierarten.
Similar Words
Synonyms: gefährden (to endanger), einschüchtern (to intimidate)
Etymology
The prefix 'be-' often makes a verb transitive. It's combined with 'drohen' (to threaten) to mean 'to threaten someone/something'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'be-' + 'drohen' as applying a threat *to* a specific object or person.