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threat

threat [ thret ] (plural threats)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. declaration of intent to cause harm: the expression of an intention to cause harm or pain
The terrorists might carry out their threat to kill the hostages.

2. sign of something bad: an indication that something unpleasant or dangerous is going to happen
a threat of severe thunderstorms

3. somebody or something likely to cause harm: a person, animal, or thing likely to cause harm or pain
The dog is no threat.

[ Old English þrēat "crowd, menace" < Indo-European, "press in"]
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