Definition of threat
Etymology
Old English ūrēat ("crowd, army").
Pronunciation
- (UK) IPA: /θrɛt/
- enPR: thrĕt, SAMPA: /TrEt/
- Audio (US) [?]
- Rhymes: -ɛt
Noun
threat (plural threats)
- an expression of intent to injure or punish another.
- an indication of imminent danger.
- a person or object that is regarded as a danger; a menace.
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