CEFR B1

threatened

adjective

Meaning

In danger of being harmed or damaged.

Examples

The coastal towns are threatened by rising sea levels.
Many people felt threatened by the new security measures.

Synonyms: endangered, at risk, vulnerable, jeopardized

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threatened (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈθret.ənd/

Definition

In danger of being harmed or damaged.

Examples

The coastal towns are threatened by rising sea levels.
Many people felt threatened by the new security measures.
The company's profits were threatened by increased competition.

How to Use threatened

threatened by (prepositional phrase): In danger because of a specific factor. — "The local wildlife is threatened by habitat destruction."
threatened with (prepositional phrase): In danger of experiencing a specific negative outcome. — "He was threatened with legal action if he didn't pay the debt."

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