threat
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[edit] English
[edit] Etymology
Old English þrēat (“‘crowd, army’”).
[edit] Pronunciation
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- Rhymes: -ɛt
[edit] Noun
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threat (plural threats)
- an expression of intent to injure or punish another.
- an indication of imminent danger.
- a person or object that is regarded as a danger; a menace.
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[edit] Translations
expression of intent to injure or punish another
indication of imminent danger
person regarded as a danger
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