threat

The word “threat” has 1 syllable: threat

It's pronounced as /θrɛt/


What is synonym and antonym for threat?

In the thesaurus, “threat” has 4 synonyms and 4 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for threat along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for threat

Antonyms for threat

Meanings of threat

  • noun
    1. An expression of intent to injure or punish another.
    2. An indication of potential or imminent danger.
    3. A person or object that is regarded as a danger; a menace.
  • verb
    1. To press; urge; compel.
    2. To threaten.
    3. To use threats; act or speak menacingly; threaten.

Example Sentences

  • The country faces a serious threat to its national security.
  • She received a threat from an anonymous source, which led to an investigation.
  • The company took immediate action to address the threat of cyberattacks.
  • Global warming poses a significant threat to the environment.
  • The mayor assured the citizens that there was no real threat to public safety.

On this page you'll find 8 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to threat, such as: danger, guard, menace, peril, protection, risk, shield.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

banes

  • curses
  • diseases
  • poisons
  • threats
  • toxics

danger

  • crisis
  • emergency
  • exposure
  • insecurity
  • instability
  • jeopardy
  • menace
  • peril
  • pitfall
  • possibility
  • probability
  • risk
  • threat
  • trouble
  • uncertainty
  • vulnerability

dangerous

  • adverse
  • alarming
  • bad
  • critical
  • damaging
  • deadly
  • detrimental
  • fatal
  • harmful
  • hazardous
  • nasty
  • perilous
  • precarious
  • risky
  • serious
  • terrible
  • threatening
  • treacherous
  • ugly
  • unhealthy
  • unsafe
  • unstable

dangers

  • crisis
  • emergency
  • exposure
  • insecurity
  • instability
  • jeopardy
  • menace
  • peril
  • perils
  • pitfall
  • possibility
  • probability
  • risk
  • risks
  • threat
  • threats
  • uncertainty
  • vulnerability

dare

  • challenge
  • confront
  • face
  • insult
  • oppose
  • provoke
  • resist
  • taunt
  • threaten

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