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danger vs threat

threat vs danger

danger and threat both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
danger Yes No No No
threat Yes No No No
As nouns, threat is a hyponym of danger; that is, threat is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than danger:
  • danger: a cause of pain or injury or loss
  • threat: something that is a source of danger
Other hyponyms of danger include endangerment, hazard, jeopardy, peril, risk, powder keg, menace.
danger (noun) threat (noun)
a venture undertaken without regard to possible loss or injury a warning that something unpleasant is imminent
a dangerous place declaration of an intention or a determination to inflict harm on another
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury a person who inspires fear or dread
a cause of pain or injury or loss something that is a source of danger
Difference between danger and threat

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