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forethreaten

verb

Etymology

From fore- + threaten.

  1. inherited from þrēatnian — “to urge, force, compel”
  2. inherited from thretenen
  3. prefixed as forethreaten — “fore- + threaten”

Definitions

  1. To threaten in advance or in anticipation.

    • […] but so it was not from the time that Jeremy began to prophesy, to foretell and forethreaten it by express revelation from the Lord of heaven.
    • Also, where before they declared their intentions, they now ask his consent. It falls out as he forethreatened.

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