Threating

What does THREATING mean?

Threating is a form of THREAT.

1. noun

   something that is a source of danger

   “earthquakes are a constant threat in Japan”

2. noun

   a warning that something unpleasant is imminent

   “they were under threat of arrest”

3. noun

   declaration of an intention or a determination to inflict harm on another

   “his threat to kill me was quite explicit”

4. noun

   a person who inspires fear or dread

   “he was the terror of the neighborhood”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.