위협
A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger. It can also refer to a statement of intent to inflict harm.
Examples
3 of 5밤길이 위험하니 위협을 느끼면 바로 신고하세요.
The roads are dangerous at night, so report immediately if you feel threatened.
사이버 공격은 국가 안보에 심각한 위협이다.
Cyber attacks are a serious threat to national security.
너 지금 나 위협하는 거야?
Are you threatening me right now?
Word Family
Memory Tip
Sounds like 'We-up' — when a threat comes, your hands go 'up'.
Quick Quiz
지구 온난화는 해수면 상승을 초래하여 섬나라들에게 큰 ______이 된다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 위협
Examples
밤길이 위험하니 위협을 느끼면 바로 신고하세요.
everydayThe roads are dangerous at night, so report immediately if you feel threatened.
사이버 공격은 국가 안보에 심각한 위협이다.
academicCyber attacks are a serious threat to national security.
너 지금 나 위협하는 거야?
informalAre you threatening me right now?
경제 위기는 중소기업의 존립을 위협하고 있다.
businessThe economic crisis is threatening the existence of small businesses.
북극곰은 멸종 위협에 처해 있습니다.
formalPolar bears are facing the threat of extinction.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
멸종 위협
threat of extinction
폭력적인 위협
violent threat
위협적인 태도
threatening attitude
Often Confused With
위험 is the general state of danger; 위협 is a specific source of danger or an intentional act of intimidation.
Usage Notes
Essential for discussing environmental issues, international relations, or health risks in IELTS.
Common Mistakes
Using '위험' when a specific active threat (like a predator or a hacker) is meant.
Memory Tip
Sounds like 'We-up' — when a threat comes, your hands go 'up'.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 威脅 (power + threaten).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
지구 온난화는 해수면 상승을 초래하여 섬나라들에게 큰 ______이 된다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 위협
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해결책
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