Definition of Threat
Threat
threat
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
a statement that expresses a desire or intention to harm/injure, damage, or inflict evil on someone or something, typically as a consequence for something being done or not done;
e.g. They were scared that he would act on his threat, so they did what he told them to do.
(noun)
someone or something that is likely or anticipated to cause damage, harm, or danger;
e.g. Giant hornets pose a major threat to local insect populations. He is a threat since he wants to hurt them.
(noun)
a risk, a sign of something undesirable that is approaching, or the possibility of danger, trouble, or ruin that is posed by something;
e.g. Spending all day under the hot sun brings the threat of heatstroke. The heavy rains hold the threat of floods.
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