under threat

phrase

: by someone who has been threatened with harm

an action done under threat

Examples of under threat in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

California is not unique in taking voters’ at their word — under threat of perjury — about their citizenship. — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026

America can point to tankers still transiting Hormuz, but shipping that depends on costly military protection and remains under threat is a poor substitute for normal trade. — Ali Vaez, Time, 21 Oct. 2026

Bruel argued global business models for film and TV producers were under threat as audience viewing habits rapidly change. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2026

The wounded soldier, who serves with Ukraine’s 30th separate mechanized brigade, had already spent nearly 500 days at a frontline position while under threat of Russian fire, according to Gurzuf Defence. — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 20 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for under threat

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• arpanet
• bassinet
• bayonet
• biuret
• cigarette
• clarinet
• coronet
• coverlet
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• epithet
• ethernet