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THREATS

(noun)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Threats.

How to pronounce threats:

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Threats - as a noun

Something that is a source of danger

Example: "Earthquakes are a constant threat in japan"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
menace10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
danger8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A warning that something unpleasant is imminent

Example: "They were under threat of arrest"

Declaration of an intention or a determination to inflict harm on another

Example: "His threat to kill me was quite explicit"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
declaration14
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A person who inspires fear or dread

Example: "He was the terror of the neighborhood"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
scourge10terror6

Example Sentences

"He made empty threats to scare off his competitors."
"The politician's speech was full of veiled threats towards his opponents."
"The bully issued menacing threats to the students."
"The email contained explicit death threats."
"The endangered species face multiple threats to their survival."
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Word Game Points

Is THREATS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, threats is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

THREATS has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is THREATS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, threats is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
THREATS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is THREATS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, threats is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
THREATS has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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