Threat Definition
thrĕt
threats
noun
threats
An expression of intention to hurt, destroy, punish, etc., as in retaliation or intimidation.
Webster's New World
An indication of imminent danger, harm, evil, etc.
The threat of war.
Webster's New World
A potential source of this.
Webster's New World
One that is regarded as a possible source of harm or danger.
Viewed the stranger as a threat to the community.
American Heritage
The condition of being in danger or at risk.
Under threat of attack.
American Heritage
Other Word Forms of Threat
Noun
Singular:
threat
Plural:
threatsOrigin of Threat
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Middle English from Old English thrēat oppression treud- in Indo-European roots
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
Old English þrÄ“at (“crowd, army").
From Wiktionary
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