threat, s.Bagairt f -artha.aTo utter a threat, bagairt a dhéanamh. He was under the threat of expulsion, bhíothas ag bagairt é a dhíbirt. bHe was under a threat of illness, bhí an bhreoiteacht ag bagairt air. There is a threat of rain, tá báisteach air; tá sé ag tolgadh báistí.