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 25 synonyms and 14 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for threat

blackmail
bluff
booby trap
commination
danger
fix
foreboding
foreshadowing
fulmination
hazard
imminence
impendence
intimidation
menace
omen
peril
pitfall
portent
presage
risk
snare
thunder
trap
trouble
writing on the wall

Antonyms for threat

asylum
certainty
guard
harbor
haven
protection
refuge
retreat
safeguard
safety
shelter
shield
surety
ward

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 39 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to threat, such as: asylum, blackmail, bluff, booby trap, certainty, commination, danger.

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