drohen

Definitions of drohen
  1. verb
    to be a menacing indication of something:"The clouds threaten rain"
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    type of:
    verheißen
    indicate by signs
  2. verb
    admonish or counsel in terms of someone's behavior
    synonyms: entmutigen, warnen
    warnen
    notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
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    type of:
    beraten, raten
    give advice to
  3. verb
    to utter intentions of injury or punishment against:"He threatened me when I tried to call the police"
    synonyms: androhen
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    type of:
    warnen
    notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
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