Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
threat
noun
/θrɛt/
Definition
A declaration of an intention to inflict harm or damage.
Examples
- He made a threat to leave if the situation didn’t improve.
- The storm poses a threat to the coastal areas.
- She took his words as a serious threat.
Meaning
A threat refers to a potential danger or harm that might occur. It indicates a risk that someone or something could pose.
Synonyms
- danger
- risk
- menace
- hazard
- intimidation
