threat
Advanced/θret/
- noun
- a suggestion that something unpleasant or violent will happen, especially if a particular action or order is not followed
threat in a sentence
- “It was just an idle threat.”
- “Her parents carried out their threat to take away her mobile phone if her grades didn't improve.”
- “The threat of jail failed to deter him from petty crime.”
- “Drunken drivers pose a serious threat (= cause a lot of harm) to other road users.”
What does “threat” mean?
threat (noun) means a suggestion that something unpleasant or violent will happen, especially if a particular action or order is not followed. It is pronounced /θret/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "threat" mean?
- threat (noun) means: a suggestion that something unpleasant or violent will happen, especially if a particular action or order is not followed
- How do you pronounce "threat"?
- "threat" is pronounced /θret/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
- How do you use "threat" in a sentence?
- Here is "threat" used in a sentence: It was just an idle threat.
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