threat

• Nom 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.

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.

   Menace (expression d'intention de nuire)

   • 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.

   Synonymescomminationintimidationmenacethreateningultimatumwarning

2. Source of dangerB1formal

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

   menace

   • 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.

   Synonymesdangerhazardmenaceperilrisk

3. Imminent dangerB2formal

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

   Menace imminente

   • 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.

   Synonymesdangerhazardmenaceperilrisk

   Antonymesprotectionsafeguardsafetysecurity