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threat

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﹒A statement of an intention to inflict pain, injury, damage, or other hostile action on someone in retribution for something done or not done.

﹒A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.

﹒An expression of intention to inflict evil, injury, or damage.

Examples

﹒The rising sea levels pose a significant threat to coastal communities.

﹒He felt that the constant criticism was a threat to his professional reputation.

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