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Vocabulary Entry
threat
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A statement or indication of an intention to cause harm or injury.
Example Sentences
"The detective received a threat against her life."
"An anonymous letter contained a serious threat."
"They perceived the rising tensions as a threat to their safety."
V
verb
To express an intention to cause harm or to menace someone.
Example Sentences
"He threatened to report her to the authorities."
"She threatened him if he didn't stop."
"They threatened to cancel the event if their demands weren't met."