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threat
threat
/ˈθrɛt/
noun
(
)
Something that is a source of danger
(
menace
,
threat
)
something that is a source of danger
Earthquakes are a constant threat in Japan
earthquakes are a constant threat in Japan
(
)
Declaration of an intention or a determination to inflict harm on another
(
threat
)
declaration of an intention or a determination to inflict harm on another
His threat to kill me was quite explicit
his threat to kill me was quite explicit
(
)
A warning that something unpleasant is imminent
(
threat
)
a warning that something unpleasant is imminent
They were under threat of arrest
they were under threat of arrest
A person who inspires fear or dread
(
scourge
,
threat
,
terror
)
a person who inspires fear or dread
He was the terror of the neighborhood
he was the terror of the neighborhood
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