脅かす
Meanings
Godan verb
Transitive verb
1. to intimidate; to frighten; to scare
2. to threaten (e.g. peace); to jeopardize; to endanger; to imperil
Kanji used
Pitch accent
おびやかす
Examples9
これら
There are dangers that threaten both men and women.
火山
The volcanic eruption threatened the village.
それ
It will threaten the prosperity of the town.
原子爆弾
Atomic bombs are a danger to the human race.
文明
Civilization is now threatened by nuclear war.
太陽エネルギー
Solar energy does not threaten the environment.