threat

• Substantiv, das einen Hinweis auf etwas Unerwünschtes oder Schädliches bezeichnet, das geschehen könnte, oder eine Person oder Sache, die eine Gefahr oder einen Schaden darstellen kann.

A noun referring to an indication of something undesirable or harmful that may happen, or a person or thing that is likely to cause danger or harm.

1. Expression of intent to harmB1formal

   A statement or indication of an intention to cause harm, damage, or trouble.

   Drohung

   • He made a threat to resign if his demands were not met.
   • The company received a bomb threat via email.
   • She ignored his threat and continued with her work.

   Synonymecomminationintimidationmenacethreateningultimatumwarning

2. Source of dangerB1formal

   A person or thing that is likely to cause harm or danger.

   Bedrohung

   • Pollution is a serious threat to the environment.
   • The new virus poses a threat to public health.
   • He was considered a threat to national security.

   Synonymedangerhazardmenaceperilrisk

3. Imminent dangerB2formal

   The possibility of something bad happening; a situation of danger.

   Bedrohung

   • The threat of war loomed over the region.
   • Under the threat of bankruptcy, the company restructured.
   • The threat of losing his job made him work harder.

   Synonymedangerhazardmenaceperilrisk

   Antonymeprotectionsafeguardsafetysecurity