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ameaça

[ɐ.mɛ.ˈa.sɐ]
nounfemininepl: ameaças
threat
1. An expression of intent to cause harm or damage to someone or something
He made a threat against the witness.
Ele fez uma ameaça contra a testemunha.
2. A person or thing that poses a danger or risk
Climate change is a major threat to humanity.
A mudança climática é uma ameaça importante para a humanidade.
3. An indication or sign of something undesirable about to happen
Dark clouds are a threat of rain.
Nuvens escuras são uma ameaça de chuva.
Synonyms
perigoriscointimidaçãoadvertência
Antonyms
proteçãosegurançapromessa

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ameaça
standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
ameaça
standard usage, identical to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

ameaça velada (veiled threat)
uma ameaça constante (a constant threat)
sob ameaça (under threat)
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