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Threat

/θret/
A declaration or possibility of causing harm or danger to someone or something.

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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:

etymology
Derived from Old English þreat meaning crowd or troop, later evolving to signify coercion and menace.

Usage Statistics:

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