threat
nounUK /θret/
US /θret/
A threat is a warning that someone will hurt you or cause trouble.
The bully made a threat to take his lunch money.
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2. A person or thing likely to cause harm.
Pollution is a threat to the river.
3. A sign that something bad might happen.
Dark clouds are a threat of rain.
4. The possibility of danger or trouble.
The team faced the threat of losing the game.