Definition of threat
(Entry 1 of 2)
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
threat
verb
threated; threating; threats
Definition of threat (Entry 2 of 2)
archaic
: threaten
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The first known use of threat was before the 12th century
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