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Discover LudwigThe phrase "are threatening" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe an ongoing action or state where someone or something poses a threat.
Example: "The dark clouds in the sky are threatening to ruin our picnic plans."
Alternatives: "pose a threat" or "are menacing".
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are threatening
verb
To make a threat against someone; to use threats.
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"They are threatening us".
They are threatening legal action against Egypt.
Several are threatening to rescind their contributions.
The trade unions are threatening to strike.
All the institutions are threatening to unravel.
"The attackers are threatening us," she said.
Now officials are threatening to close it.
"Both sides are threatening each other.
"They are threatening themselves, not us".
There, wildfires are threatening the resort town.
Hunters are threatening to ignore the ban altogether.
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