threatened

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/ˈθɹɛt.n̩d/ English

Definitions

verb

To make a threat against someone; to use threats.“He threatened me with a knife.”
To menace, or be dangerous.“The rocks threatened the ship's survival.”
To portend, or give a warning of.“The black clouds threatened heavy rain.”
To be close to equaling or surpassing (a record, etc.)

adjective

(of a plant or animal) At risk of becoming endangered in the near future.
Feeling insecure or vulnerable.

Related words

Synonyms

vulnerable endangered imperiled hunted pulled faced prone challenged extirpated extinct extinction hampered affected shaken impaired exposed

Associated

habitat deforestation loss sue logging degradation resign boycott subspecies invasive

Rhymes

abet and alphabet and anisette and annett and annette and ansett and antoinette and archuleta and arlette and arnett and

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