verb🔗ShareTo make a threat against someone; to use threats."He threatened me with a knife."actioncommunicationlawsocietyhumanmoralgovernmentpoliticsstatepoliceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo menace, or be dangerous."The dark clouds threatened rain all afternoon, so we decided to stay inside. "actionsituationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo portend, or give a warning of."The black clouds threatened heavy rain."actionsituationsigncommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo be close to equaling or surpassing (a record, etc.)"The student's high score on the second test threatened to break the class record. "achievementsportbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗Share(of a plant or animal) At risk of becoming endangered in the near future."Because their habitat is shrinking, the polar bear is now classified as a threatened species. "environmentanimalplantbiologyecologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareFeeling insecure or vulnerable."Feeling threatened, the small kitten hid under the bed when the big dog barked. "mindemotionhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
