threat

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.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее указание на что-то нежелательное или вредное, что может произойти, или человека или вещь, которые могут представлять опасность или вред.esSustantivo que denota la indicación de algo indeseable o dañino que podría ocurrir, o una persona o cosa que puede representar peligro o daño.frNom désignant le fait d'indiquer quelque chose de déplaisant ou de nuisible qui pourrait arriver, ou une personne ou une chose qui peut représenter un danger ou un préjudice.deSubstantiv, 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.ptSubstantivo que indica a possibilidade de algo indesejável ou prejudicial acontecer, ou uma pessoa ou coisa que pode causar perigo ou dano.zh名词，指可能发生的不利或有害事情的迹象，也指可能带来危险或伤害的人或事物。arاسم يدل على إشارة إلى شيء غير مرغوب فيه أو ضار قد يحدث، أو على شخص أو شيء قد يمثل خطرًا أو أذى.

1. Expression of intent to harm B1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruУгрозаesAmenazafrMenace (expression d'intention de nuire)deDrohungptAmeaçazh威胁arتهديد

   Synonyms: comminationintimidationmenacethreateningultimatumwarning

2. Source of danger B1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruУгрозаesAmenaza (fuente de peligro)frmenacedeBedrohungptAmeaçazh威胁arمصدر خطر

   Synonyms: dangerhazardmenaceperilrisk

3. Imminent danger B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruУгрозаesamenaza inminentefrMenace imminentedeBedrohungptAmeaçazh威胁arتهديد

   Synonyms: dangerhazardmenaceperilrisk

   Antonyms: protectionsafeguardsafetysecurity

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