threatened Definition
- 1expressing an intention to harm someone or something
- 2in danger of being harmed, damaged, or destroyed
Using threatened: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "threatened" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
He threatened to sue if they didn't pay him.
Example
The species is threatened with extinction.
Example
The building was threatened by the fire.
threatened Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for threatened
- menaced
- endangered
- at risk
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Summary: threatened in Brief
The term 'threatened' [ˈθretnd] can be used as an adjective to express an intention to harm someone or something, or to describe something that is in danger of being harmed, damaged, or destroyed. Examples include 'He threatened to sue if they didn't pay him,' and 'The species is threatened with extinction.' Synonyms include 'menaced' and 'endangered,' while antonyms include 'safe' and 'secure.'
