THREAT


Meaning of THREAT in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' thret

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English thret coercion, threat, from Old English thr ē at coercion; akin to Middle High German dr ō z annoyance, Latin trudere to push, thrust

Date: before 12th century

1 : an expression of intention to inflict evil, injury, or damage

2 : one that threatens

3 : an indication of something impending <the sky held a threat of rain>

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