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Meaning of the word threat in English

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threat

US /θret/
UK /θret/
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Noun

1.

a statement of an intention to inflict pain, injury, damage, or other hostile action on someone in retribution for something done or not done

Example:
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He received a death threat.
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The company issued a legal threat against its competitor.
Synonym:
menacedangerriskperilhazard
2.

a person or thing likely to cause damage or danger

Example:
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Drunk drivers are a threat to public safety.
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Climate change is a major threat to our planet.
Synonym:
dangerriskperilhazardmenace
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