THREAT


Meaning of THREAT in English

I. ˈthret noun

Etymology: Middle English thret coercion, threat, from Old English thrēat coercion; akin to Middle High German drōz 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

II. verb

Date: before 12th century

archaic : threaten

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