threat, n.Definitions

The Threat is a good defense — one knife keeps another in its sheath.

A Threat is to be used cautiously — never draw a gun unless you mean to shoot.

Threat is a powerful motivator — all the speed is in the spurs.

A Threat is more effective when made in silence — a dog when barking does not bite.

Threat is important in the maintenance of peace -- a stick is a peacemaker.

A Threat is not wise if one cannot back it up. As they say, If one can't bite, one ought not growl.

A Threat is always joined by an implicit piece of advice just as a piece of advice is always also joined by an implicit threat.

A Threat is best not made if it can't be backed up — if you can’t bite, never show your teeth