THREAT


Meaning of THREAT in English

I. noun Etymology: Middle English thret coercion, ~, from Old English thrēat coercion; akin to Middle High German drōz annoyance, Latin trudere to push, thrust Date: before 12th century an expression of intention to inflict evil, injury, or damage, one that ~ens, an indication of something impending , II. verb Date: before 12th century ~en

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