As verbs the difference between threaten and interminate
is that
threaten is to make a threat against someone; to use threats while
interminate is (obsolete) to menace; to threaten.
As an adjective interminate is
without end or limit; boundless; infinite.
threaten English
Verb
( en verb)
To make a threat against someone; to use threats.
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- He threatened me with a knife.
To menace, or be dangerous.
- The rocks threatened the ship's survival.
To portend, or give a warning of.
- The black clouds threatened heavy rain.
Usage notes
* This is a catenative verb that takes the to infinitive . See
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interminate English
Etymology 1
Adjective
( en adjective)
Without end or limit; boundless; infinite.
- (Chapman)
Synonyms
* interminated
Etymology 2
( etyl) ( lena) interminatus, past participle of interminari.
Verb
( interminat)
(obsolete) To menace; to threaten.
- (Bishop Hall)
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