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threat Synonyms
Another word for threat
Choosing another word for threat depends on context, so the 14 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A statement of an intention to inflict pain, injury, damage, or other hostile action on someone in retribution for something done or not done.
Usage Example
"The company issued a ultimatum of legal action if the counterfeit products were not removed from the shelves."
Strongest
ultimatum
Strong
warning
intimidation
menace
coercion
• noun (Context 2)
A person or thing likely to cause damage, harm, or danger.
Usage Example
"Invasive plant species pose a serious danger to the native biodiversity of the island."
Strongest
danger
hazard
peril
menace
Strong
risk
jeopardy
• noun (Context 3)
The possibility or likelihood of trouble, danger, or ruin occurring.
Usage Example
"The dark clouds on the horizon brought the risk of a heavy afternoon thunderstorm."
Strong
risk
possibility
prospect
probability
Weak
foreshadowing
Opposites of threat
The opposite of threat shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
safeguard
assurance
safety
protection
reassurance
security
promise
boon
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Threat. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/threat