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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    menace danger peril risk hazard intimidation warning caution alarm scare fright terror fear awe dread apprehension unease anxiety coercion blackmail extortion ultimatum warning sign omen portent forecast prediction prophecy threatener bully intimidator scaremonger fearmonger antagonist adversary opponent foe enemy rival challenger competitor adversary opposer resister obstructer hindrance impediment obstacle barrier blockage obstruction deterrence discouragement disincentive

    Meaning of Threat

    A statement or situation that indicates something unpleasant or harmful is likely to happen.

    Definitions

    • A statement of an intention to inflict pain, injury, damage, or other hostile action on someone in retribution for something done or not done
    • A person or thing likely to cause harm or damage
    • A situation or condition that threatens something or someone

    Etymology of Threat

    The word "threat" originated from Old English "thrēat" which meant "crowd, multitude, threat", also from Old Norse "þreat" meaning "threat, crowd"
    It is related to the word "throng", which means a large, densely packed crowd of people
    Historically, the word has been used to describe a wide range of situations, from physical danger to social or economic risks

    Example Uses

    • The company faces a significant threat from its main competitor.
    • The new policy is a threat to the environment.
    • The threat of bankruptcy looms over the business.
    • The government issued a threat to the opposing party.
    • The storm poses a threat to the coastal towns.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    safety security protection defense safeguard guarantee assurance promise pledge vow oath warranty insurance shield buffer cushion support backup relief comfort solace consolation reassurance calm peace tranquility serenity harmony stability certainty confidence trust faith dependence reliance

    Related Nouns

    danger risk hazard peril menace intimidation warning caution alarm scare fright terror fear awe dread apprehension unease anxiety coercion blackmail extortion ultimatum warning sign omen portent forecast prediction prophecy threatener bully intimidator scaremonger fearmonger antagonist adversary opponent foe enemy rival challenger competitor

    Related Verbs

    threaten intimidate menace blackmail extort coerce force compel obligate bind tie restrict limit hinder obstruct block deter discourage disincentivize alarm scare frighten terrify awe dread apprehend unease anxietize warn caution forecast predict prophesize

    Related Adjectives

    threatening intimidating menacing dangerous risky hazardous perilous ominous warning cautionary alarming scary frightening terrifying awful dreadful apprehensive uneasy anxious coercive extortionate ultimative anticipatory predictive prophetic antagonistic adversarial oppositional rival competitive challenging