threat
noun
θret 
θret 
1 [countable, uncountable] threat (to do something) a statement in which you tell somebody that you will punish or harm them, especially if they do not do what you wantto make threats against somebodyShe is prepared to carry out her threat to resign.He received death threats from right-wing groups.crimes involving violence or the threat of violence2 [uncountable, countable, usually singular] the possibility of trouble, danger or disasterThese ancient woodlands are under threat from new road developments.There is a real threat of war.The forecast is for rain with the threat of thunderstorms.3 [countable, usually singular] threat (to something) a person or thing that is likely to cause trouble, danger, etcHe is unlikely to be a threat to the Spanish player in the final.Drugs pose a major threat to our society.