This is the 1547th most frequent Dutch word.
dreigde
"Dreigde" means "threatened" in English.
The word 'dreigde' here is used to indicate a threat being made by the subject.
Hij dreigde met ontslag als de situatie niet verbeterde.
He threatened with resignation if the situation didn't improve.
The word 'dreigde' here implies a looming danger posed by the storm.
De storm dreigde het dorp volledig te verwoesten.
The storm threatened to completely destroy the village.
The word 'dreigde' in this sentence suggests a consideration of taking an action under certain conditions.