What does threat mean?
noun, verb
A statement of an intention to inflict harm, loss, or pain on someone or something, or a situation that makes someone feel that they are likely to be harmed, etc. A threat can also be a warning or a statement that something unpleasant will happen if a particular action is taken or not taken.
Example
"The company made a threat to sue the government if they didn't receive the necessary permits."
Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.