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Threat

/θrˈɛt/
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(noun) An expression of intent to injure or punish another.

A promise given under a threat is worthless.
Nuclear weapons are a threat to all humanity.
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The dark clouds in the sky were a clear ____ of a heavy storm that was likely to arrive very soon today.

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