English · Word Candidate

threat

/θɹɛt/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: threats · threating · threated

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

An expression of intent to injure or punish another.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Một biểu hiện ý định gây hại hoặc trừng phạt người khác

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Noun

Examples

There is no terror, Cassius, in your threats.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

An indication of potential or imminent danger.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Một dấu hiệu của nguy hiểm tiềm năng hoặc sắp xảy ra

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Noun

Examples

Verifying and addressing actual threats is not paranoia.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To press; urge; compel.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Ép buộc, thúc giục, bắt buộc

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Verb

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To use threats; act or speak menacingly; threaten.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Sử dụng đe dọa, hành động hoặc nói một cách hăm dọa

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Verb

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “threat” mean?

An expression of intent to injure or punish another.

Is “threat” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.