Definition for THREAT-EN-ING

THREAT-EN-ING, n. [thret'ning]

The act of menacing; a menace; a denunciation of evil, or declaration of a purpose to inflict evil on a person or country, usually for sins and offenses. The prophets are filled with God's threatenings against the rebellious Jews. Acts iv.

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