(v): have an existence, be extant
(v): to utter intentions of injury or punishment against:"He threatened me when I tried to call the police"
(v): notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
(v): to be a menacing indication of something:"The clouds threaten rain"
(v): indicate by signs
I have been threatened-I can scarce get it out—I have been threatened with a lover.
Goldsmith, She Stoops, I