threat
Meaning
A threat is a statement or indication of an intention to cause harm or damage, often creating a sense of fear or danger.
💡 Be careful not to confuse "threat" with "threaten," which is the verb form.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
The
small
town
council
met
last
night
to
discuss
a
proposed
building
project
by
the
river
.
Many
residents
said
the
new
factory
would
be
a
threat
to
local
wildlife
and
to
water
quality
.
The
mayor
asked
the
engineers
to
prepare
a
clear
report
so
everyone
could
understand
the
possible
effects
.
Parents
and
fishermen
listened
carefully
and
asked
about
safety
measures
and
monitoring
.
By
the
end
of
the
meeting
the
group
agreed
to
wait
for
the
report
before
making
a
final
decision
.
Common Phrases
environmental threat
security threat
direct threat
Synonyms
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