THREAT Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

threat

noun

ˈthret

Definition of threat

as in danger

something that may cause injury or harm terrorism is a threat to the safety of people everywhere

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Recent Examples of threat Football has faced multiple threats to its future in recent times, such as the European Super League, with increasing revenues as the ultimate goal. — Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026 For all the alarm, Tate also stressed the snake posed no threat. — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026 Though the rocket collision was unplanned, NASA researchers said the event did not pose a threat to anyone on Earth or to the lunar surface. — Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026 When Americans mark the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks this fall, the threat of Islamist terrorism will certainly not be gone. — Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for threat

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Noun

What the Mets learned at those positions in 2026 is the danger of counting on one player — aside from All-Star-level contributors — when faced with underperformance or injury.

— Will Sammon, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
The government had shown no information that the immigrant was a danger or flight risk, Winmill said.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of danger

Noun

Bailey has been a menace, consistently pressuring Geno Smith during practices, and Baker Mayfield throughout the two joint practices.

— Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 13 Aug. 2026
Some experts say the engagement with Moscow is helping improve North Korea’s military capabilities, and Zelenskyy warned that the battlefield experience would help Pyongyang menace other countries in its region.

— ABC News, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of menace

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The high risk of – and challenges of addressing – oil spills and other safety incidents in the hostile Arctic climate are another dissuading factor, as are environmental costs of operating there.

— Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
Overnight a shift in wind direction raised the risk that the flames could reach Gey by morning, prompting officials to order the initial evacuation.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of risk

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