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threatened

/ˈθrɛtənd/

Translations

threatenedpast participle

/ˈθret.ənd/

/ˈθrɛt.ənd/

Used as an adjective derived from the verb 'threaten'.

menacéAu sens de « exposé à un danger » ou « susceptible d’être en danger d’extinction ».

The threatened animal retreated into the forest to find safety.

L’animal menacé s’est retiré dans la forêt pour trouver refuge.

Synonyms

at risk

under threat

in peril

threatenverb

threatened

Past Simple

threatened

Past Simple

threatened

Past Participle

threatening

Gerund

/ˈθrɛtən/

menacer

He threatened to call the police if they didn't leave his property.

Il a menacé d’appeler la police s’ils ne quittaient pas sa propriété.

Additional translations

présagerS’emploie surtout pour annoncer ou laisser prévoir un événement défavorable.

annoncerSens météorologique ou figuré, avec idée d’un événement imminent et généralement indésirable.

Synonyms

put at risk

Antonyms

assure

guarantee

reassure

Definitions

threatenedpast participle

Feeling or showing a sense of danger or harm.

The threatened animal retreated into the forest to find safety.

Facing the possibility of becoming endangered or extinct.

The threatened species require immediate conservation efforts to prevent their extinction.

threatenverb

To express an intention to inflict harm or punishment on someone.

He threatened to call the police if they didn't leave his property.

To be a source of danger or risk to something.

The storm threatens to destroy the crops.

To give signs or warning of something undesirable as likely to happen.

Dark clouds threaten rain.