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threat

/θɹɛt/
Meanings
  • Noun

    A statement or situation that makes someone feel that they are in danger.

    - "The burglar's presence in the house was a threat to the family's safety."
    - "The company's financial situation poses a threat to its employees' jobs."
Pronunciation
  1. /θɹɛt/



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  2. /θɹɛt/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with threat
breath , death , heath , reath , wreath
Homonyms
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  1. Treat (English) : To deal with or manage (a situation or problem).

  2. Treat (English) : To give (someone) something, especially food, as a reward or sign of friendship.

Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. Thread () : A long, continuous length of cord, yarn, or other material, used to sew or weave.

  2. Threaten () : To make a statement or behave in a way that intimidates or causes fear.

Variants
List of all variants of threat that leads to same result
threat , threats , threated , threating , triple threat , triple threats , triple-threat , bomb threat , empty threat , empty threats , idle threat , idle threats , under threat , counter-threat , counter-threats , counterthreat , counterthreats
Forms
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threats, threatening

Etymology
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Old English trēowian, from trēow, faith, loyalty, pledge, from Proto-Germanic *trauwaz, from Proto-Indo-European *treu- (faithful).

Trivia
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  1. The word 'threat' comes from the Old English word 'trēowian', which means 'to pledge or guarantee'.

  2. The term 'nuclear threat' refers to the potential use of nuclear weapons as a means of coercion or intimidation.

  3. The longest recorded word with the letter sequence 'threat' is 'unconditional threat-projection'.

  4. The term 'cyber threat' refers to the potential harm caused by unauthorized access to or attacks on computer systems, networks, or data.

Related Concepts
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  1. Risk: A situation involving exposure to danger. The level of risk is often determined by the likelihood and potential impact of a threat.

  2. Fear: An emotion characterized by anxiety and apprehension, typically in response to a perceived danger or threat.

Culture
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In literature and art, the concept of a threat often represents danger, fear, or uncertainty. It can be used as a plot device to create tension and suspense. For example, in Edgar Allan Poe's short story 'The Tell-Tale Heart,' the narrator's fear of the old man's eye is a constant threat that drives him to commit a murder.

How to Memorize "threat"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a dangerous situation where someone is in peril. Visualize the threat and the fear and uncertainty it brings.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'threat' with the feeling of fear and danger. Visualize a warning sign or a menacing figure.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym 'DANGER' to remember the different meanings of 'threat': Danger, Announce, Negotiate, Give in, Evade, or Resist.

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