Pronunciation

/thret/

Definitions

Noun

A threat (n) refers to a statement or action that indicates an intention to cause harm, damage, or danger, often used to force someone into a particular action or to create fear or concern.

Verb

To threaten (v) means to make a warning or assertion with the intention of intimidating or coercing someone into doing something or to suggest a possibility of harm.

Phrases

• “Issue a threat” denotes making a warning or声明 of possible harm.
• “Under threat” signifies being exposed to danger or coercion.
• “Threat level rising” communicates an increase in the severity or likelihood of a harmful event.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The company faced a legal threat from a rival firm.”
• Verb: “He threatened to quit if they didn’t raise his salary.”
• Sentence with threat as a verb: “She felt threatened by her coworker’s aggressive behavior.”

Synonyms

• Menace
• Intimidation
• Alarum
• Warning
• Harassment
• coercion
• intimidation

Antonyms

• Assurance
• Safety
• Comfort
• Protection
• Encouragement