threat (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈθrɛt/
Definition
A statement of intention to inflict pain, injury, damage, or other hostile action on someone or something in retribution for something done or not done.
Examples
He received a death threat over the phone.
The company's financial instability posed a threat to its employees' jobs.
The dictator's regime was a threat to regional peace.
How to Use threat
- threat of (prepositional phrase)
- Indicating what the danger or harm is. — "The country faced the threat of invasion."
- threat to (prepositional phrase)
- Indicating who or what is in danger. — "The drought was a threat to the crops."
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