threat
//θret//
Noun
threatSingular
threatsPlural
1
A statement or indication of an intention to inflict pain, injury, damage, or other hostile action on someone as retribution or intimidation
He made a threat to call the police if we didn't leave.
2
A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger
Climate change is a major threat to our planet.
3
The possibility of trouble, danger, or ruin
Climate change poses a serious threat to our planet.