- threat⇄noun 1. a statement of what will be done to hurt or punish someone.
Ex. The boys stopped playing ball in the classroom because of the janitor's threats to report it to the principal.
(SYN) commination, intimidation.
2. (Figurative.) a - threat⇄threat, noun, verb.
- threat⇄v.t., v.i. (Archaic.) to threaten.