drohen
Translation
to threaten, to menace, to impend
Examples
Der Täter droht dem Opfer.
The perpetrator threatens the victim.
Ein Sturm droht am Horizont.
A storm is looming on the horizon.
Er droht damit, alles zu verraten.
He is threatening to reveal everything.
Grammar Patterns
to threaten ((sb.)) ((with sth.)) The perpetrator threatens the victim with a weapon.
to threaten ((to-inf)) He threatens to leave.
((sth.)) threatens/looms A storm is looming.
Similar Words
Synonyms: warnen (to warn), einschüchtern (to intimidate)
Etymology
From Old High German 'drōen'. Related to the English word 'threat'.
Memory Tips
It sounds like 'drone'. Imagine a scary drone threatening you from above.