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Violent or forcible action used to coerce someone into doing something against their will
“The country, for its part, has made it clear that it will not tolerate any threat its interests in the region.”
Calls for someone to compete
“Investigators are taking the threat issued by the suspect prior to the crime very seriously.”
Plural for the possibility of trouble, danger, or ruin
“In truth, reptiles present a positively minuscule threat to our well-being, but there's many a myth to the contrary.”
Plural for an indication of potential or imminent danger
“The company was reprieved from the threat of closure after receiving financial assistance from several investors.”
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