threat
About 28.06 uses per million words.
Meaning
- noun An expression of intent to injure or punish another.
- noun An indication of potential or imminent danger.
Verifying and addressing actual threats is not paranoia.
- noun A person or object that is regarded as a danger; a menace.
- verb To press; urge; compel.
- verb To threaten.
- verb To use threats; act or speak menacingly; threaten.
Similar words
menace terror scourge menacing threaten threatening trouble intimidation intimidate distress
Often followed by
to of and from that is in or was
Word family
threated threating threats
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