Death_threat Death_threat

Death threat - Definition and Overview

Related Words: Alarm, Crisis, Danger, Emergency, Hazard, Intimidation

A death threat is a threat (often made anonymously) against a person threatening to kill them. Death threats are often intended to intimidate the victim, or to make them change their behaviour in some way. They are often made against people in the public eye, and for political reasons.

In many jurisdictions, making a death threat, even one that was not intended seriously, can be considered a crime.

Example Usage of threat

soccer_parrott: MADRID (AFP) – Real Madrid have the formidable attacking threat of Cristiano Ronaldo back in their armory at the ... http://bit.ly/560xuU
VoteLloydx: VOTE LLOYD!!!! If you don't then I will hurt you! Yes that IS a threat?! So call 09016161102!!!
NYinGreen: Iran repeats threat to limit cooperation with IAEA - Summary http://bit.ly/4YKI8Y #IranElection
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