Meanings
A declaration of an intention to inflict harm or punishment.
نقصان یا سزا دینے کا ارادہ ظاہر کرنا۔
دھمکی
dhamki
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- death threat
- security threat
- credible threat
Example Sentences
The letter contained a serious threat to her safety.
خط میں اس کی حفاظت کے بارے میں ایک سنجیدہ دھمکی دی گئی تھی۔
Khat mein is ki hifazat ke bare mein aik sanjeeda dhamki di gayi thi.
He reported the threat to the authorities immediately.
اس نے فوراً حکام کو دھمکی کی اطلاع دی۔
Us ne foran hukam ko dhamki ki ittila di.
The threat of violence looms over the protests.
احتجاجات پر تشدد کا خطرہ چھایا ہوا ہے۔
Ihtijajat par tashadud ka khatra chhaya hua hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a looming shadow representing danger.
Envision a storm cloud approaching, signifying an impending threat.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
خطرے سے زیادہ حوصلہ بلند ہونا چاہیئے
Khatre se zyada hosla buland hona chahiye
Courage should be greater than the threat.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "þrēat" — troop, crowd
First known use: 15th century
The word has evolved from Old English, initially meaning a group or force, and later developing into its present meaning related to danger or harm.