Threat Threat

Threat - Definition and Overview

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

A threat can be the perception of insecurity; see also risk.

A threat is also an explicit or implicit message from a person to another that the first will cause something bad to happen to the other, often except when certain demands are met. Often a weapon is used. Examples are a robbery, kidnapping, hijacking, extortion, blackmail.

The message may be vague and implicit in an attempt to avoid blame, including legal consequences, while still clear enough to serve its purpose.

Example Usage of Threat

icebar_: @purepulp YEAH IDK. MY TWEET WAS DEF NOT MEANT TO BE A Threat BUT... I GUESS HE JUST DOESN'T GET HIS HYPOCRISY. MEH.
swineflumania: PIG AIDS! #swineflu Greenwich health director: Swine flu is widespread, but less of a Threat.. http://bit.ly/6yYpmF
swineflumania: PIG AIDS! #swineflu Braving flu Threat, Muslim faithful descend on Mecca - Channel News Asia.. http://bit.ly/07HMk3Y
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