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threatened

/ˈθɹɛt.n̩d/

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verb

To make a threat against someone; to use threats.

Examples :

"He threatened me with a knife."

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verb

To menace, or be dangerous.

Examples :

"The dark clouds threatened rain all afternoon, so we decided to stay inside. "

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verb

To portend, or give a warning of.

Examples :

"The black clouds threatened heavy rain."

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verb

To be close to equaling or surpassing (a record, etc.)

Examples :

"The student's high score on the second test threatened to break the class record. "

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adjective

(of a plant or animal) At risk of becoming endangered in the near future.

Examples :

"Because their habitat is shrinking, the polar bear is now classified as a threatened species. "

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adjective

Feeling insecure or vulnerable.

Examples :

"Feeling threatened, the small kitten hid under the bed when the big dog barked. "

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