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Threats
/θɹɛts/
An expression of intent to injure or punish another.
📖 Definitions of "Threats"
noun
- 1
An expression of intent to injure or punish another.
- 2
An indication of potential or imminent danger.
- 3
A person or object that is regarded as a danger; a menace.
💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Threats"
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| menacenoun | A perceived threat or danger. |
| terrornoun | (countable, uncountable) Intense dread, fright, or fear. |
| scourgenoun | (figurative) A source of persistent (and often widespread) pain and suffering or trouble, such as a cruel ruler, disease, pestilence, or war. |
| attacksnoun | An attempt to cause damage, injury to, or death of an opponent or enemy. |
| barriersnoun | A structure that bars passage. |
| challengesnoun | A confrontation; a dare. |
| dangernoun | Exposure to likely harm; peril. |
| dangersnoun | Exposure to likely harm; peril. |
| hazardnoun | The chance of suffering harm; danger, peril, risk of loss. |
| hazardsnoun | (automotive) Ellipsis of hazard lights. |
| hotnoun | A hot meal, usually in the phrase "three hots" (i.e. three hot meals per day) or derivations such as three hots and a cot. |
| jeopardizesverb | (US) To put in jeopardy, to threaten. |
| menacesnoun | A perceived threat or danger. |
| obstaclesnoun | Something that impedes, stands in the way of, or holds up progress, either physically or figuratively |
| onesnoun | (sports) A senior or first team (as opposed to a reserves team). |
| perilsnoun | A situation of serious and immediate danger. |
| pitfalls | the sixth studio album by Norwegian progressive metal band Leprous, released on 25 October 2019 via Inside Out Music and preceded by the singles "Below", "Alleviate", and "Distant Bells". |
| risknoun | (uncountable) The probability of a negative outcome to a decision or event. |
| risksnoun | (uncountable) The probability of a negative outcome to a decision or event. |
| scourgesnoun | (figurative) A source of persistent (and often widespread) pain and suffering or trouble, such as a cruel ruler, disease, pestilence, or war. |
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