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 In fast-moving cyber threats, a breach can quickly become a survival crisis. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 There is no doubt that many creators recognize the competition from GenAI as an existential threat. — Zoey Forbes, The Dial, 7 July 2026 This position helps protect California’s web applications, cloud systems and AI tools from hackers and security threats. — Sacbee.com, 7 July 2026 Success of past summits often hinged on whether the 32-member body reached consensus on parrying Russian threats. — Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for threat

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Noun

Police said Reed’s statements indicated the children were in imminent danger.

— The Star, Kansas City Star, 12 July 2026
Republicans are the real danger to women and to everyone except billionaire donors.

— Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 11 July 2026

Definition of danger

Noun

Many who rely on copper-wire landlines live in remote rural areas, but some also live in the hills and canyons of major metro areas like Los Angeles, where cell and internet service is patchy and the risk of natural disasters is high.

— Jenny Jarvie Follow, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
The goal is to improve inspection quality while reducing the risks associated with labor-intensive maintenance work.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026

Definition of risk

Noun

Such are the perils of popularity, all the more ironic because Oliver never intended to be a populist.

— Guy Lodge, Variety, 3 July 2026
There are more questions than answers about the Celtics' side of this deal for now, but this past season should have taught everyone to underestimate them at your own peril.

— Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

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