Threat

Meaning

a statement of intention to inflict harm; a person or thing likely to cause danger

A statement or action indicating intent to cause harm or danger.

Example Sentences

The storm poses a serious threat to coastal areas.

The letter contained a threat against the company.

Example Expressions

make a threat

Synonyms

menace, danger, warning, intimidation, risk

Entry 1

menace, danger, warning, intimidation

Entry 2

danger, menace, intimidation, warning, risk

Antonyms

safety, protection, security, reassurance, assurance

Entry 1

safety, protection, security, reassurance

Entry 2

safety, protection, assurance

Collocations

serious threat, empty threat, threat assessment, direct threat, pose a threat

Entry 1

serious threat, empty threat, threat assessment

Entry 2

serious threat, direct threat, pose a threat