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⚠️threat

noun
/θrɛt/
threadbare threaten

Meaning

A statement or action indicating intent to cause harm or danger.
a statement of intention to inflict harm; a person or thing likely to cause danger

Example Sentences

The letter contained a threat against the company.

The storm poses a serious threat to coastal areas.

Example Expressions

make a threat

Synonyms

danger, menace, intimidation, warning, risk
Entry 1
danger, menace, intimidation, warning, risk
Entry 2
menace, danger, warning, intimidation

Antonyms

safety, protection, assurance, security, reassurance
Entry 1
safety, protection, assurance
Entry 2
safety, protection, security, reassurance

Collocations

serious threat, direct threat, pose a threat, empty threat, threat assessment
Entry 1
serious threat, direct threat, pose a threat
Entry 2
serious threat, empty threat, threat assessment

More Example Sentences

Climate change is a big threat to us.

Deforestation is a severe threat to biodiversity.

Food security is being threatened as a result of climate change.

Why won’t the hackers be considered a threat to the American community?

The use of misinformation in political campaigns is a threat to democracy.

In a healthy work environment, disagreements are seen as opportunities, not threats.

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