ἀπειλέω apeiléō

Meaning

to menace; by implication, to forbid

In the King James Version: threaten

Derivation: of uncertain derivation;

Where it is used

• Acts 4:17 But to keep this message from spreading any further among the people, we must warn them not to speak to anyone in this name.”
• 1 Peter 2:23 When they heaped abuse on Him, He did not retaliate; when He suffered, He made no threats, but entrusted Himself to Him who judges justly.