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위협하다 meaning and pronunciation

wihyeophada · threat; intimidate; menace

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 69516
Part of speech: 동사Pronunciation: 위혀파다Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    무서운 말이나 행동으로 상대방이 두려움을 느끼도록 하다.

    English: threat; intimidate; menace — To make someone feel afraid, with fierce words or behavior.

    Examples

    • 건강을 위협하다.
    • 생명을 위협하다.
    • 생존을 위협하다.
    • 생활을 위협하다.
    • 질서를 위협하다.
    • 칼로 위협하다.
Origin
威脅하다
Categories
인간 > 태도

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