Definitions

1. noun

A statement of an intention to inflict evil, injury, damage, or harm on another or others.

“The company’s financial struggles posed a threat to the employees’ jobs.”

2. noun

Something that causes a person to feel anxious or frightened.

“The loud noise in the movie theater was a threat to the audience’s peace.”

3. noun

A person or thing with the power to cause harm or injury.

“The armed robber was a threat to the hostages’ safety.”

4. verb

To make a threat or to act as a threat.

“The politician threatened to veto the bill if it passed.”