Variation dyn.pr. Security ↔ Threat

an evaluation of one's vulnerabilities

Threats are indicators or warnings that danger lurks. Avoiding real danger can be enhanced by acting at the first sign of a Threat. However, reading the indicators is a subjective endeavor. One's biases and experiences may lead to inaccurate assessments of Threats. They may be real or imagined. When a character avoids actions or behaviors because he perceives a Threat that is truly imaginary, he might stunt his own progress toward his purpose based on an unreal fear.

syn. perceived danger, indication of peril, perceived vulnerability, warning, detected hazard