States and conditions

Synonyms for threat

One audited sense, one true synonym, and three words that come close enough to cost you the rung.

Tier 2, Treeline · 1 sense · noun · Reason line included

The sensenounTier 2, TreelineStates and conditions

something that is a source of danger

Earthquakes are a constant threat in Japan.

The sentence the app shows, and the only thing that settles which meaning is meant.

The true synonym

menace

Same sentence, swapped: Earthquakes are a constant menace in Japan.

Close but different

These are the other three tiles the game puts on screen for this sense. Each one is a real word with a real meaning, and none of them is a synonym for threat as it is used in the sentence above.

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Closest first: other states and conditions words at Treeline, then the same tier across the rest of the library.

shakyadjectivetremblingvibrating slightly and irregularlyTreeline2 sensesHas a reason line shamenoundisgracea state of dishonorTreeline sinisteradjectiveblackstemming from evil characteristics or forcesTreeline sovereignadjectiveindependentnot controlled by outside forcesTreelineHas a reason line fierceadjectiveroughviolently agitated and turbulentTreeline figurenoun, verbnamea well-known or notable personFoothills2 sensesHas a reason line flapnounfussan excited state of agitationRidgelineHas a reason line hideverbconcealprevent from being seen or discoveredTreelineHas a reason line

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