75 entries under threaten topic. ×

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scare(noun, verb, stop, upset, check)
34
terrify(verb, upset, trouble, attack, bother)
27
alarm(noun, verb, upset, bother, disturb)
26
intimidate(verb, stop, upset, force, check)
25
startle(verb, upset, bother, worry, provoke)
23
dismay(verb, upset, worry, distress, shock)
22
horrify(verb, upset, bother, disturb, worry)
19
shock(noun, verb, upset, worry, stimulate)
18
terrorize(verb, upset, trouble, force, bother)
17
daunt(verb, stop, upset, check, bother)
16
cow(verb, upset, worry, shock, torment)
14
appall(verb, upset, trouble, bother, disturb)
13
browbeat(verb, upset, force, bother, worry)
11
awe(noun, verb, upset, worry, shock)
10
threaten(verb, force, bother, torment, compel)
9
disquiet(verb, upset, trouble, attack, bother)
9
upset(verb, attack, bother, disturb, worry)
7
bulldoze(verb, upset, worry, shock, fear)
7
menace(noun, verb, approach, torment, appear)
7
overawe(verb, confuse, subdue, depress, discourage)
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