Meaning & Definition of Threat in English
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Threat
/θrɛt/
noun
1. Something that is a source of danger
- "Earthquakes are a constant threat in japan"
synonym:
- menace,
- threat
2. A warning that something unpleasant is imminent
- "They were under threat of arrest"
synonym:
- threat
3. Declaration of an intention or a determination to inflict harm on another
- "His threat to kill me was quite explicit"
synonym:
- threat
4. A person who inspires fear or dread
- "He was the terror of the neighborhood"
synonym:
- terror,
- scourge,
- threat
Examples of using
You're a threat to our mission.
They're not a threat.
Don't worry about Tom. He isn't a threat.