THREATS Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

threats

noun

plural of threat

as in dangers

something that may cause injury or harm terrorism is a threat to the safety of people everywhere

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Recent Examples of threats In other words, the biggest threats on the horizon might not be the Vatican or their local dioceses as much as time and money. — Jonathan Bullington, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026 The papers are said to have contained highly sensitive information, some likely supplied by Germany’s intelligence partners – so the affair could have serious international ramifications at a time when Europe is facing grave security threats. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 17 Oct. 2026 Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney made a final appeal to voters considering a path toward independence in his home province of Alberta on Friday, warning that a referendum is a dangerous gamble at a time of growing threats to Canada’s sovereignty. — Rob Gillies, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026 The main purpose is to help identify potential threats near the island and support decisions about military readiness. — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026 With the reporter’s tape rolling, Scaramucci charged into a long string of invective, threats, and fury. — David Remnick, New Yorker, 17 Oct. 2026 As new threats arise, new configurations can be quickly integrated without having to shut down and retool entire production lines, avoiding inventory gaps. — New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2026 Coastal flooding This is another one of the storm’s prolonged threats. — Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026 Is that the extent of the threats Diddy’s made toward you over the doc? — Marlow Stern, Variety, 17 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for threats

Noun

According to the Cleveland Clinic, among the dangers of vaping are addiction to nicotine, asthma, cancer, lung scarring, coughing, shortness of breath and a dry/irritated mouth and throat.

— Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 19 Oct. 2026
Doing so is not only a matter of altruism; the United States itself will have to grapple with migrants fleeing failing states, pandemics, and the dangers of climate change.

— Charles Kupchan, Foreign Affairs, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of dangers

Noun

Qualifying risks must involve more than $1 billion in damages or the deaths or serious injuries of over 50 people.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
Commercial incentives persist Koh said shipping companies around the world have continued looking for opportunities to navigate the Strait since the conflict erupted, with some operators prepared to accept higher risks and costs.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of risks

Noun

The author behind the singular Elizabeth Zott returns with ‘Peck & Peck,’ a sharp, charming satire on the pretensions and perils of literary gatekeepers.

— Leigh Haber, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
One of the best ways to stay private and protect yourself from the internet's many perils is a VPN.

— Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 7 Oct. 2026