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threat

Pronunciation: [/θɹɛt/]

Word

Learn how to use threat in a sentence: 3 audio examples across 1 meaning.

Context: “danger”

(noun) a statement or action that suggests harm, danger, or loss. It's like when someone says they will hurt you or do something bad to you.

Example

The teacher's threat to give extra homework if the class misbehaved kept the students in line.

Example

There was no real threat of rain, so we decided to have a picnic in the park.

Example

Have you ever received a threat from someone?

How to pronounce threat

Pronunciation: [/θɹɛt/]

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