Meaning & use
threat
A statement or indication of an intention to cause harm, damage, or another unwanted outcome.
See it in a sentence
The masked man made a threat against the shopkeeper before running off.
Rising sea levels pose a serious threat to coastal communities worldwide.
A note on using this word
"Threat" can be a spoken warning or, more broadly, any source of danger, as in "a threat to health."
Words with a similar meaning
menacewarning
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