No. 1,547 in Dutch
dreigde
"Dreigde" means "threatened" in English.
In a sentence
Hij dreigde met ontslag als de situatie niet verbeterde.
He threatened with resignation if the situation didn't improve.
The word 'dreigde' here is used to indicate a threat being made by the subject.
De storm dreigde het dorp volledig te verwoesten.
The storm threatened to completely destroy the village.
The word 'dreigde' here implies a looming danger posed by the storm.
Ze dreigde haar plannen te wijzigen vanwege onverwachte problemen.
She threatened to change her plans because of unforeseen issues.
The word 'dreigde' in this sentence suggests a consideration of taking an action under certain conditions.
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