THREATS Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

threats

noun

plural of threat

as in dangers

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

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Recent Examples of threats Secret Service officials have also highlighted threats against Trump from foreign actors, including Iran—amid the ongoing war. — Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026 Experts agree that even lower temperatures can pose health threats to vulnerable populations, especially when combined with high humidity. — Drew Kann, AJC.com, 4 Aug. 2026 The 460-foot (140-meter) ship, weighing over 6,000 tons, is built to handle modern threats in the air, at sea, and underwater, and can support long-range strike missions. — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 4 Aug. 2026 The second-quarter results do not fully reflect the latest disruption from Houthi threats to close the Bab el-Mandeb route. — Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 4 Aug. 2026 The plan to hold the election in March is facing threats, however. — Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026 Investing in responses to China’s traditional threats is important, but will not be enough. — Eugene Gholz, Foreign Affairs, 4 Aug. 2026 Starmer’s finance minister, Rachel Reeves, was ousted, replaced by John Healey, a former defense secretary who resigned in June and accused the Treasury of failing to spend enough on the military at a time of rising threats. — ABC News, 21 July 2026 Officials did not detail what threats were made against either facility. — Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 21 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for threats

Noun

Because of his fame, McKenzie has been able to generate more attention for his crusade, appearing on cable news and writing op-eds about the dangers of cryptocurrency.

— Brent Lang, Variety, 3 Aug. 2026
Public health messaging The specialists told ABC News that public health messaging about the dangers of drinking and smoking may be contributing to the declining rates of use.

— Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of dangers

Noun

Measures to limit fire risks, such as bans on barbecues and certain outdoor work such as welding and use of electrical power saws are often ignored.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
Potential monetary policy task force recommendations may involve less transparent communication, a smaller balance sheet with stability risks, and inflation metrics that produce a lower reading.

— David Zhang, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of risks

Noun

Those menaces to society take their street tactics with them behind bars and prey on each other.

— Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 20 July 2026
Her recent work revives a dreamy Renaissance style to show its absurd incompatibility with the raging, petulant menaces in whom the world’s power is concentrated.

— Eugenie Brinkema, ARTnews.com, 14 June 2026

Definition of menaces

Noun

Such is the case here, with Glenn Howerton delivering a masterclass on the perils of our increasingly tech-dependent world.

— Dennis Perkins, Entertainment Weekly, 28 July 2026
In Simulacra and Simulation, Jean Baudrillard famously explored the perils of living in a world of holograms.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 July 2026