threat

An expression of an intention to inflict pain, harm, or punishment.

An indication of impending danger or harm.

One that is regarded as a possible source of harm or danger.

The condition of being in danger or at risk.

To threaten.

Crowd; press; pressure.

Vexation; torment.

A menace; a denunciation of ill to befall some one; a declaration of an intention or a determination to inflict punishment, loss, or pain on another.

In law, any menace of such a nature and extent as to unsettle the mind of the person on whom it operates, and to preclude that free voluntary action which is necessary to assent.

To press; urge; compel.