Korean learner dictionary
위협 meaning and pronunciation
wihyeop · threat; menace; intimidation
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Dictionary entry
NIKL target code 26765Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 위협, 위혀비, 위협또, 위혐만Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
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무서운 말이나 행동으로 상대방이 두려움을 느끼도록 함.
English: threat; menace; intimidation — The act of making someone feel afraid, with fierce words or behavior.
Examples
- 생명의 위협.
- 전쟁의 위협.
- 위협을 가하다.
- 위협을 느끼다.
- 위협을 당하다.
- 위협을 물리치다.
- Origin
- 威脅
- Categories
- 사회 생활 > 언어 행위
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