Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
death-threat
noun
/ˈdɛθ θrɛt/
Definition
A statement of an intention to kill someone.
Examples
- The celebrity received a death threat after speaking out on social issues.
- Authorities took the death threat seriously and increased security around the individual.
- Making a death threat is a crime in many jurisdictions.
Meaning
A death threat implies a serious warning indicating that someone’s life is in danger due to threats made against them.
Synonyms
- Death warning
- Threat to life
- Kill threat
