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threat

Noun

∙ An expression of intent to injure or punish another.
∙ An indication of imminent danger.
∙ A person or object that is regarded as a danger; a menace.

Verb

∙ To press; urge; compel. transitive
∙ To threaten. transitive, archaic
∙ To use threats; act or speak menacingly; threaten. intransitive