Threat (Noun)
Meaning 1
Declaration of an intention or a determination to inflict harm on another; "his threat to kill me was quite explicit".
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Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Meaning 2
A person who inspires fear or dread; "he was the terror of the neighborhood".
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Nouns denoting people.
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Meaning 3
Something that is a source of danger; "earthquakes are a constant threat in Japan".
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Nouns denoting natural processes.
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Meaning 4
A warning that something unpleasant is imminent; "they were under threat of arrest".
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Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.