threats

[/θrɛts/]
nounpl: threats (already plural; singular: threat)
ameaças
1. expressions of intention to inflict harm, punishment, or loss on someone
The company received threats of legal action from the competitor.
A empresa recebeu ameaças de ação legal do concorrente.
2. a person or thing that is likely to cause damage or danger
Climate change is considered one of the greatest threats to humanity.
A mudança climática é considerada uma das maiores ameaças à humanidade.
3. an indication or warning of something undesirable
There were threats of rain throughout the day.
Havia ameaças de chuva durante todo o dia.
In Brazil, threats are taken seriously in legal and formal contexts, with cyberbullying and online threats receiving increasing legislative attention. In the USA, threats are prosecuted as federal crimes depending on severity and context. Both cultures view credible threats as serious matters warranting police intervention.
NYC Slang
threats / heat (as in 'receiving heat' for threats of retaliation)
Synonyms / Sinônimos
menacesdangerswarningsintimidationsrisks
Antonyms / Antônimos
promisesassurancessecuritiesprotections

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ameaças
standard and most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
ameaças / mancadas
colloquial slang usage for threats in street/informal contexts
São Paulo
ameaças
standard usage, may include 'ciladas' in criminal context
Portugal
ameaças
identical to Brazilian Portuguese; European Portuguese maintains same standard term

Related Words

threatenthreateningintimidatedangerhazardrisk

Related Idioms & Phrases

to make threats against someone
empty threats
veiled threats
under threat of
pose a threat to
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