Threatens, perhaps, with ECT, or sending to shrink (7)
I believe the answer is:
hectors
'threatens' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are verbs in their -s form, I cannot see how they can define each other.
'with ect or sending to shrink' is the wordplay.
'HECTORS' is hidden within the letters.
However, I am uncertain how this is indicated.
'perhaps' is the link.
Can you help me to learn more?
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