This is the 9981st most frequent Swedish word.
hota
"To threaten."
The verb 'hota' here is used to mean 'to threaten,' indicating a direct intimidation or coercion.
Han började hota mig när jag sa emot honom.
He started threatening me when I disagreed with him.
In this case, 'hota' expresses a looming danger or risk stemming from a natural event.
Stormen hotar att förstöra skördar i regionen.
The storm threatens to destroy crops in the region.
Here, 'hota' is used metaphorically to signify jeopardizing or endangering the outcome of an endeavor.