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threat

Noun

Meaning

• A statement of an intention to inflict pain, injury, damage, or other hostile action.

• A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.

Examples

• The threat of severe weather caused the event to be canceled.

• He felt under threat from his competitors.

• Pollution poses a significant threat to the environment.

threat

Noun

Meaning

• A statement of an intention to inflict pain, injury, damage, or other hostile action.

• A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.

Examples

• The threat of severe weather caused the event to be canceled.

• He felt under threat from his competitors.

• Pollution poses a significant threat to the environment.