threat
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noun \ˈthret\Definition of THREAT
1
: an expression of intention to inflict evil, injury, or damage
2
: one that threatens
3
: an indication of something impending <the sky held a threat of rain>
See Examples of THREAT
- He was willing to use violence and threats to get what he wanted.
- She ignored their threats and continued to do what she felt was right.
- a country under threat of civil war
Origin of THREAT
Middle English thret coercion, threat, from Old English thrēat coercion; akin to Middle High German drōz annoyance, Latin trudere to push, thrust
First Known Use: before 12th century
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