Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A declaration or possibility of causing harm or danger to someone or something.
Threat
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Examples:
"My threats are very real ones.In his opinion the threat to America was increasing significantly.The Russian bomber threat was still building up over the Arctic.
Etymology:
Derived from Old English þreat meaning crowd or troop, later evolving to signify coercion and menace.
Usage Statistics:
86 mentions per 1 million words 
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