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."

Synonyms of threatened

Words with a similar meaning to threatened:

• endangered
• at risk
• vulnerable
• jeopardized

Antonyms of threatened

Words with the opposite meaning to threatened:

• safe
• secure

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