threatened
Translation
endangered, at risk
Examples
Many species are now threatened with extinction.
Many species are now threatened with extinction.
He felt threatened by the large dog.
He felt threatened by the large dog.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) ((with sth.)) to be threatened with something Many species are now threatened with extinction.
Similar Words
Synonyms: endangered, at risk, jeopardized; Antonyms: safe, secure, protected
Etymology
Past participle of the verb 'threaten', from Old English 'þreatnian' (to urge, press). The '-ed' suffix forms the adjective.
Memory Tips
Picture a 'threatened' species, like a panda, looking scared. This links the word to the state of being in danger.