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threat

1. threat \'thret\ n [ME thret coercion, threat, fr. OE thre-at coercion; 
   akin to MHG] dro-z annoyance, L trudere to push, thrust 1: an expression of 
   intention to inflict evil, injury, or damage  2: something that threatens 
2. threat vb archaic  : THREATEN