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threats

NOUN

warning; danger

Synonyms

STRONGEST

blackmail hazard intimidation menace peril risk

STRONG

bluff commination fix foreboding foreshadowing fulmination impendence omen portent presage thunder

WEAK

writing on the wall

Antonyms

STRONGEST

certainty safety surety

Example Sentences

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Without understanding how many species actually exist, scientists cannot accurately assess threats or create effective plans to protect them.

From Science Daily • May 26, 2026

News of the strikes, and threats of retaliation by Tehran, sent global oil prices soaring back to more than $100 a barrel.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

"The air defence forces are responsible for protecting the skies over the holy sites and dealing with all aerial threats, ensuring the safety and peace of mind of the guests," the post said.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

And its credit and debit cards have withstood many competitive threats over the decades.

From MarketWatch • May 25, 2026

She could sense him glancing around, searching for threats.

From "The Reader" by Traci Chee