THREATS Synonyms
There are 9 hypernyms of the word threats. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for THREATS
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| menace | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • something that is a source of danger • a threat or the act of threatening verb • pose a threat to; present a danger to • express a threat either by an utterance or a gesture • act in a threatening manner | ||||||
| bullying | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • the act of intimidating a weaker person to make them do something adjective satellite • noisily domineering; tending to browbeat others | ||||||
| coercion | nounn | |||||
noun • the act of compelling by force of authority • using force to cause something to occur | ||||||
| danger | nounn | |||||
noun • the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury • a venture undertaken without regard to possible loss or injury • a cause of pain or injury or loss • a dangerous place | ||||||
| hazard | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune • an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another • an obstacle on a golf course verb • put forward, of a guess, in spite of possible refutation • put at risk • take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome | ||||||
| intimidation | nounn | |||||
noun • the act of intimidating a weaker person to make them do something • the feeling of discouragement in the face of someone's superior fame or wealth or status etc. • the feeling of being intimidated; being made to feel afraid or timid • a communication that makes you afraid to try something | ||||||
| jeopardy | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune | ||||||
| peril | nounn | |||||
noun • a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune • a state of danger involving risk • a venture undertaken without regard to possible loss or injury verb • pose a threat to; present a danger to • put in a dangerous, disadvantageous, or difficult position | ||||||
| risk | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||
noun • a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune • a venture undertaken without regard to possible loss or injury • the probability of becoming infected given that exposure to an infectious agent has occurred • the probability of being exposed to an infectious agent verb • expose to a chance of loss or damage • take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome | ||||||
| ultimatum | nounn | |||||
noun • a final peremptory demand | ||||||
| warning | nounn | |||||
noun • a message informing of danger • cautionary advice about something imminent (especially imminent danger or other unpleasantness) • notification of something, usually in advance adjective satellite • serving to warn | ||||||
| intimidations | nounn | |||||
noun • the act of intimidating a weaker person to make them do something • the feeling of discouragement in the face of someone's superior fame or wealth or status etc. • the feeling of being intimidated; being made to feel afraid or timid • a communication that makes you afraid to try something | ||||||
| scourge | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a whip used to inflict punishment • something causing misery or death • a person who inspires fear or dread verb • punish severely; excoriate • whip • cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly | ||||||
| terror | nounn | |||||
noun • an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety • a person who inspires fear or dread • a very troublesome child • the use of extreme fear in order to coerce people (especially for political reasons) | ||||||
