threatened
Translation
threatened
Examples
The giant panda is a threatened species.
The giant panda is a threatened species.
She felt threatened by his aggressive behavior.
She felt threatened by his aggressive behaviour.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) is threatened to describe a state The giant panda is a threatened species.
((sb.)) feels threatened to describe a feeling She felt threatened by his aggressive behaviour.
Similar Words
Synonyms: endangered, intimidated; Antonyms: safe, secure
Etymology
Past participle of the verb 'threaten', from the noun 'threat' + verb-forming suffix '-en' + past participle '-ed'.
Memory Tips
Picture an animal that is 'threatened' with extinction. The '-ed' ending shows it is the one receiving the threat.