šipṭu (2)

[Army → War]

1) a threat , a menace ; šipṭu nadānum : to make a threat / to threaten , to pose a threat / a menace ; šipṭu dunnunum : to emphasize a threat ; 2) a strict order , an ukase ; 3) a reprimand , a blame , a telling-off , a talking to , a rebuke , an admonishment ;

Cf. šapāṭu