Definitions for threat
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Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. menace, threatnoun

   something that is a source of danger

   "earthquakes are a constant threat in Japan"

2. threatnoun

   a warning that something unpleasant is imminent

   "they were under threat of arrest"

3. threatnoun

   declaration of an intention or a determination to inflict harm on another

   "his threat to kill me was quite explicit"

4. terror, scourge, threatnoun

   a person who inspires fear or dread

   "he was the terror of the neighborhood"

WiktionaryRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. threatnoun

   an expression of intent to injure or punish another.

2. threatnoun

   an indication of imminent danger.

3. threatnoun

   a person or object that is regarded as a danger; a menace.

4. threatverb

   To threaten.

5. Etymology: þreat.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Threatnoun

   Menace; denunciation of ill.

   Etymology: from the verb.

   There is no terror, Cassius, in your threats. William Shakespeare.

   The emperor perceiving that his threats were little regarded, regarded little to threaten any more. John Hayward.

   Do not believe
   Those rigid threats of death: ye shall not die. John Milton.

2. To Threat, To Threatenverb

   threat is seldom used but in poetry.

   Etymology: þreatian , Saxon:

   1. To menace; to denounce evil.

   Death to be wish’d
   Though threaten’d, which no worse than this can bring. John Milton.

   2. To menace; to terrify, or attempt to terrify, by denouncing evil.

   What threat you me with telling of the king?
   Tell him and spare not. William Shakespeare, Richard III.

   That it spread no further, straitly threaten them that they speak henceforth to no man in this name. Acts iv. 18.

   The void profound
   Wide gaping, and with utter loss of being
   Threatens him. John Milton.

   Æneas their assault undaunted did abide,
   And thus to Lausus, loud with friendly threat’ning cry’d. John Dryden, Virgil.

   This day black omens threat the brightest fair,
   That e’er deserv’d a watchful spirit’s care. Alexander Pope.

   3. To menace by action.

   Void of fear,
   He threaten’d with his long protended spear. Dryden.

   The noise increases as the billows roar,
   When rowling from afar they threat the shore. Dryden.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Threat

   A threat is a communicated intent to inflict harm or loss on another person. Intimidation is widely observed in animal behavior (particularly in a ritualized form) chiefly in order to avoid the unnecessary physical violence that can lead to physical damage or the death of both conflicting parties. A threat is considered an act of coercion. Some of the more common types of threats forbidden by law are those made with an intent to obtain a monetary advantage or to compel a person to act against his or her will. In most US states, it is an offense to threaten to (1) use a deadly weapon on another person; (2) injure another's person or property; or (3) injure another's reputation.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. threat

   A threat is a perceived or real danger or harm; it refers to something or someone that has the potential to cause harm, damage, or negative consequences. In a broader context, it can also indicate any indication or warning of probable trouble or adverse situation. It can refer to various areas, such as physical safety, emotional well-being, cyber security, national security, or environmental stability.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Threatnoun

   the expression of an intention to inflict evil or injury on another; the declaration of an evil, loss, or pain to come; menace; threatening; denunciation

2. Threatnoun

   to threaten

WikidataRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. Threat

   A threat is an act of coercion wherein an act is proposed to elicit a negative response. It is a communicated intent to inflict harm or loss on another person. It can be a crime in many jurisdictions. Threat is widely seen in animals, particularly in a ritualized form, chiefly in order to avoid the unnecessary physical violence that can lead to physical damage or death of both conflicting parties.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Threat

   thret, n. declaration of an intention to inflict punishment or other evil upon another: menace.—v.t. Threat′en, to declare the intention of inflicting punishment or other evil upon another: to terrify by menaces: to present the appearance of coming evil or of something unpleasant.—n. Threat′ener.—adj. Threat′ening, indicating a threat or menace: indicating something approaching or impending.—adv. Threat′eningly.—adj. Threat′ful (Spens.), full of threats, having a menacing appearance. [A.S. þreát—þreótan, to afflict; cog. with Ger. verdriessen, Goth. thriutan, to vex.]

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1. threat

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Surnames Frequency by Census RecordsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. THREAT

   According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Threat is ranked #31656 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
   
   The Threat surname appeared 730 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 would have the surname Threat.
   
   80.6% or 589 total occurrences were Black.
   12.1% or 89 total occurrences were White.
   4.3% or 32 total occurrences were of two or more races.
   1.9% or 14 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.

Matched Categories

1. • Danger
   • Declaration
   • Person
   • Warning

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'threat' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #1809

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'threat' in Written Corpus Frequency: #3249

3. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'threat' in Nouns Frequency: #664

Anagrams for threat »

1. Hatter

2. hatter

How to pronounce threat?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say threat in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of threat in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of threat in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of threat in a Sentence

1. The State Department:

   On January 23, 2022, the Department of State authorized the voluntary departure of U.S. direct hire employees and ordered the departure of eligible family members from Embassy Kyiv due to the continued threat of Russian military action. U.S. citizens in Ukraine should consider departing now using commercial or other privately available transportation options.

2. Victoria Spartz:

   Unfortunately, we have too many people that … hopefully they change their mind that the biggest threat is the climate change right now because we have much bigger problems right now and we have lack of common sense, we have a lack of common sense in Europe, but we also have lack of common sense in our country, and it's created instability, bloodshed and a lot of problems. So we need to be smarter. And I think, you know, this president needs to understand if we want to tip the scale and make President Putin listen to us, the most effective way to do it is stop financing his war.

3. Brian Hook:

   Iran is an escalating threat and this seemed like a timely visit on his way to Sochi.

4. Ronen Bergman:

   This is a severe strategic threat to the variety of options that the national security of Israel stands upon, they want to have the bomb in order not to use it. They want to position themselves as a regional superpower and this would give them a nuclear umbrella over their heads.

5. Eric Kurth:

   People need to be aware there is a high threat and this year that threat is coming earlier. The grasses are drying out sooner, so things are quicker in terms of us getting into that extreme fire season. Be careful Craig Clements aren't a part of starting these fires.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=threat
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Threat
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=threat
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Threat
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/threat
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=threat
8. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=threat
9. ^ Surnames Frequency by Census Records
   https://www.census.gov/topics/population/genealogy/data/2010_surnames.html