threat meaning
EN[θɹɛt] [-ɛt]US
WThreat
- A threat is an act of coercion wherein an act is proposed to elicit a negative response. It is a communicated intent to inflict harm or loss on another person. It can be a crime in many jurisdictions.
- Some of the more common types of threats forbidden by law are those made with an intent to obtain a pecuniary advantage or to compel a person to act against his or her will.
- NounPLthreats
- An expression of intent to injure or punish another.
- An indication of imminent danger.
- Many genes with reproductive roles also have antibacterial and immune functions, which indicate that the threat of microbial attack on the sperm or egg may be a major influence on rapid evolution during reproduction.
- A person or object that is regarded as a danger; a menace.
- Rooney's United team-mate Chris Smalling was given his debut at right-back and was able to adjust to the international stage in relatively relaxed fashion as Bulgaria barely posed a threat of any consequence.
- An expression of intent to injure or punish another.
- VerbSGthreatsPRthreatingPT, PPthreated
- (transitive) To press; urge; compel.
- (transitive, archaic) To threaten.
- (intransitive) To use threats; act or speak menacingly; threaten.
- (transitive) To press; urge; compel.
- More Examples
- Used in the Middle of Sentence
- The senator played down the threat of a recession.
- One incident in May was a possible threat indicator when a Jersey barrier on the east perimeter was rammed by a slow-moving car.
- The politicians would cry wolf at the slightest provocation so when the real threat appeared no one believed them.
- Used in the Ending of Sentence
- I had to upgrade my anti-virus software to protect my computer from the newer threats.
- At the fiesta, the kids beat the stuffing out of the pinata, and their parents beat the stuffing out of a drunk who walked up and made threats.
- By now South Koreans understand Pyongyang’s logic and know North Korea is highly unlikely to make good on its gothic threats.
- Used in the Middle of Sentence
Definition of threat in English Dictionary
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- en threatening
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- en threated
Source: Wiktionary