Pronunciation: /θrɛt/
noun a statement of an intention to inflict pain, injury, damage, or other hostile action on someone in retribution for something done or not done
A1 The loud noise outside was just a threat, there was no actual danger.
A2 The teacher made a threat to give extra homework if the students didn't behave.
B1 The company received a threat from a competitor warning them to lower their prices.
B2 The government took the threat of a terrorist attack very seriously and increased security measures.
C1 The threat of climate change is a global issue that requires immediate action.
C2 The diplomat's speech was seen as a veiled threat to cut off diplomatic ties if demands were not met.
verb None
A1 The dog threatened to bark if the mailman came too close.
A2 She threatened to tell the teacher if he didn't stop cheating.
B1 The company threatened to take legal action if the competitor didn't stop using their trademark.
B2 The government threatened to impose sanctions if the country didn't comply with international regulations.
C1 The union threatened to go on strike if their demands were not met.
C2 The terrorist group threatened to launch a series of attacks if their leader was not released.
adjective None
A1 The small dog felt threatened by the big cat.
A2 The dark clouds in the sky were a threat of an impending storm.
B1 The company faced a threat of bankruptcy due to poor financial management.
B2 The politician received a threat against their life from an unknown source.
C1 The cybersecurity expert identified a serious threat to the company's network.
C2 The global pandemic posed a significant threat to public health and safety.
adverb None
A1 The dog barked loudly at the threat approaching.
A2 She smiled bravely in the face of the threat.
B1 The company took the threat of a lawsuit seriously.
B2 The politician's speech was filled with thinly veiled threats.
C1 The threat of climate change loomed large in the discussion.
C2 The threat of nuclear war kept the world on edge.
pronoun None
A1 The threat of rain made them cancel their picnic.
A2 She felt threatened by the stranger following her.
B1 The company faced a serious threat of bankruptcy.
B2 The threat of a cyber attack prompted the organization to increase security measures.
C1 The government issued a warning about the potential threat of a terrorist attack.
C2 The threat of climate change requires immediate global action.
preposition None
conjunction None
interjection None
article None