perceived threat

Examples (10)

• The government responded to a perceived threat to national security.
• His aggressive posture was interpreted as a perceived threat by his opponent.
• Businesses often react strongly to any perceived threat to their market share.
• The media can amplify a perceived threat, causing public panic.
• She felt a constant perceived threat from her jealous colleagues.
• Addressing the root causes of a perceived threat is crucial for resolution.
• What might seem like a minor issue to one person can be a significant perceived threat to another.
• The new policy aimed to alleviate the public's perceived threat of economic instability.
• Sometimes, a perceived threat can be more damaging than a real one.
• The animal's defensive behavior was a reaction to a perceived threat.