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WIKTIONARY
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