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

opednews: Mumia Abu-Jamal faces new execution Threat http://bit.ly/2R3BgP
jerrybattiste: RT @PrincessJessi There's a bomb Threat for Kettler Hall at IPFW. (you stay safe @princessjessi ! -jb)
AmyPredsfan: RT @NC5 Cheatham County High School Evacuated After Threat http://bit.ly/3HdmcS
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