threat
noun(threat)
a person who inspires fear or dread
threat
noun(threat)
something that is a source of danger
Examples:
Earthquakes are a constant threat in Japan.
threat
noun(threat)
a warning that something unpleasant is imminent
Examples:
They were under threat of arrest.
threat
noun(threat)
declaration of an intention or a determination to inflict harm on another
Examples:
His threat to kill me was quite explicit.