Difference between Threat and Treat

What is the difference between Threat and Treat?

Threat as a noun is an expression of intent to injure or punish another. while Treat as a noun is a parley or discussion of terms; a negotiation.

Threat

Part of speech: noun

Definition: an expression of intent to injure or punish another. an indication of imminent danger. a person or object that is regarded as a danger; a menace.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To threaten.

Treat

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A parley or discussion of terms; a negotiation.An entreaty.An entertainment, outing, or other indulgence provided by someone for the enjoyment of others.An unexpected gift, event etc., which provides great pleasure.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To negotiate, discuss terms, bargain (for or with).To discourse; to handle a subject in writing or speaking; to conduct a discussion.To discourse on; to represent or deal with in a particular way, in writing or speaking.To entreat or beseech (someone).To handle, deal with or behave towards in a specific way.To entertain with food or drink, especially at one's own expense; to show hospitality to.To care for medicinally or surgically; to apply medical care to.To subject to a chemical or other action; to act upon with a specific scientific result in mind.

Example sentence: Treat your kid like a darling for the first five years. For the next five years, scold them. By the time they turn sixteen, treat them like a friend. Your grown up children are your best friends.

We hope you now know whether to use Threat or Treat in your sentence.

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