threat

Definition of "threat"
  1. A warning or statement of possible harm or danger to someone else
How to use "threat" in a sentence
  1. The individual received a severe penalty for the threat he made against his neighbor.
  2. In the letter, there was an implicit threat that caused distress to the recipient.
  3. It was considered a threat when the individual announced a plan to damage the property.

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