/ˈθrɛtən/ – verb
Definition: đe dọa, hăm dọa.
A more thorough explanation: In legal terms, “threaten” means to communicate an intention to inflict harm or loss on another person, typically with the intent to coerce or intimidate them into taking a certain action or refraining from taking a certain action.
Example: The defendant was charged with threatening behavior towards his neighbor, in violation of the state’s criminal code.