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Threat
A threat is a communicated intent to inflict harm or loss on another person. Intimidation is widely observed in animal behavior (particularly in a ritualized form) chiefly in order to avoid the unnecessary physical violence that can lead to physical damage or the death of both conflicting parties. A threat is considered an act of coercion.
Some of the more common types of threats forbidden by law are those made with an intent to obtain a monetary advantage or to compel a person to act against his or her will. In most US states, it is an offense to threaten to (1) use a deadly weapon on another person; (2) injure another’s person or property; or (3) injure another’s reputation.
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Threat (noun)
An expression of intent to injure or punish another.
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Threat (noun)
An indication of potential or imminent danger.
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Threat (noun)
A person or object that is regarded as a danger; a menace.
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Threat (verb)
To press; urge; compel.
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Threat (verb)
To threaten.
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Threat (verb)
To use threats; act or speak menacingly; threaten.
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Treat (verb)
To negotiate, discuss terms, bargain (for or with). from 13th c.
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Treat (verb)
To discourse; to handle a subject in writing or speaking; to conduct a discussion. from 14th c.
“Cicero’s writing treats mainly of old age and personal duty.”
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Treat (verb)
To discourse on; to represent or deal with in a particular way, in writing or speaking. from 14th c.
“The article treated feminism as a quintessentially modern movement.”
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Treat (verb)
To entreat or beseech (someone). 14th-17th c.
“Only let my family live, I treat thee.”
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Treat (verb)
To handle, deal with or behave towards in a specific way. from 14th c.
“You treated me like a fool.”
“She was tempted to treat the whole affair as a joke.”
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Treat (verb)
To entertain with food or drink, especially at one’s own expense; to show hospitality to; to pay for as celebration or reward. from 16th c.
“I treated my son to some popcorn in the interval.”
“I’ve done so well this month, I’ll treat you all to dinner (or Dinner is my treat.)”
“My husband treated me to a Paris holiday for our anniversary.”
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Treat (verb)
To care for medicinally or surgically; to apply medical care to. from 18th c.
“They treated me for malaria.”
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Treat (verb)
To subject to a chemical or other action; to act upon with a specific scientific result in mind. from 19th c.
“He treated the substance with sulphuric acid.”
“I treated the photo somewhat to make the colours more pronounced.”
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Treat (verb)
To provide something special and pleasant.
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Treat (noun)
An entertainment, outing, food, drink, or other indulgence provided by someone for the enjoyment of others.
“I took the kids to the zoo for a treat.”
“Here are some healthy Halloween treats for ghouls and witches of all ages.”
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Treat (noun)
An unexpected gift, event etc., which provides great pleasure.
“It was such a treat to see her back in action on the London stage.”
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Treat (noun)
A snack food item designed to be given to pets.
“I lured the cat into her carrier by throwing a couple of treats in there.”
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Treat (noun)
A parley or discussion of terms; a negotiation.
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Treat (noun)
An entreaty.