noun

threats

threats

He received death threats over the phone.

He received death threats over the phone.

Climate change poses serious threats to our planet.

Climate change poses serious threats to our planet.

to make/receive threats to indicate an action He received death threats.

a threat ((to sb./sth.)) to indicate the target of a threat Climate change poses threats to our planet.

Synonyms: dangers, risks, menaces

From Old English 'þrēat' meaning 'oppression, coercion'. This is the plural form of 'threat' with an 's' added.

Think of multiple dangers or warnings. One threat is bad, but many 'threats' are worse.

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