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threat

/θɹɛt/

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noun

An expression of intent to injure or punish another.

Examples :

"The bully made a threat to beat up anyone who disagreed with him. "

"The bully made a threat to beat up anyone who didn't give him their lunch money. "

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noun

An indication of potential or imminent danger.

Examples :

"The teacher's harsh words were a threat to the student's future grade. "

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noun

A person or object that is regarded as a danger; a menace.

Examples :

"The aggressive dog was a threat to the children playing in the park. "

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verb

To press; urge; compel.

Examples :

"The teacher threatened to give extra homework if the students didn't finish their project. "

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verb

Examples :

"The bully threatened to hit anyone who didn't give him their lunch money. "

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verb

To use threats; act or speak menacingly; threaten.

Examples :

"The bully threatened to hit anyone who got in his way. "

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