Meaning of the word threats in English

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threats

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:
members of her family have received death threats
2.

a person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.

Example:
hurricane damage poses a major threat to many coastal communities
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