Threat
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /θɹɛt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Threat is a noun meaning An expression of intent to injure or punish another.
Meaning
An expression of intent to injure or punish another.
More Meanings
- An indication of potential or imminent danger.
- A person or object that is regarded as a danger; a menace.
- (transitive) To press; urge; compel.
- (transitive, archaic) To threaten.
- (intransitive) To use threats; act or speak menacingly; threaten.
Example Sentences
There is no terror, Cassius, in your threats.
Verifying and addressing actual threats is not paranoia.
An hideous Geant horrible and hye, / That with his talnesse seemd to threat the skye […]
Rooney's United team-mate Chris Smalling was given his debut at right-back and was able to adjust to the international stage in relatively relaxed fashion as Bulgaria barely posed a threat of any consequence.
Word Forms
- threats
- threating
- threated
Synonyms for threat
Depending on context, synonyms include intimidation, warning, menace, scourge, terror.
Antonyms for threat
Common opposites include protection.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include menace, terror, scourge, menacing, threaten, threatening.
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