Threat
/θrɛt/
A threat is when someone says or does something that makes you feel scared because it seems like they might hurt you or someone else.
Examples
- The dark clouds in the sky were a threat of a big storm coming.
- When my friend said she would tell the teacher, it felt like a threat to me.
- The broken swing at the playground is a threat to anyone who wants to play on it.
Synonyms
danger
warning
risk
menace
scare
intimidation
Antonyms
safety
protection
friendliness
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