threatened

Describes a person, animal, or species that is in danger or at risk of harm, extinction, or negative consequences.

ruОписывает человека, животное или вид, которые находятся в опасности или под угрозой вреда, вымирания или негативных последствий.esDescribe a una persona, animal o especie que está en peligro o bajo amenaza de daño, extinción o consecuencias negativas. También se aplica a algo que se siente inseguro o en riesgo.frDécrit une personne, un animal ou une espèce qui est en danger ou sous la menace d'un préjudice, d'une extinction ou de conséquences négatives.deBeschreibt eine Person, ein Tier oder eine Art, die in Gefahr ist oder unter der Drohung von Schaden, Aussterben oder negativen Folgen steht.ptDescreve uma pessoa, animal ou espécie que está em perigo ou sob ameaça de dano, extinção ou consequências negativas.zh形容人、动物或物种处于危险之中，或面临伤害、灭绝或不良后果的威胁。arيصف شخصًا أو حيوانًا أو نوعًا ما يكون في خطر أو مهدَّدًا بالضرر أو الانقراض أو العواقب السلبية.

1. At risk of becoming endangered B2 formal

   Describes a species of plant or animal that is likely to become endangered in the near future if current conditions continue.

   • The loggerhead turtle is listed as a threatened species.
   • Conservation efforts focus on protecting threatened habitats.
   • Many threatened birds rely on these wetlands for survival.

   ruНаходящийся под угрозой исчезновенияesamenazado (especie)frespèce menacéedegefährdetptAmeaçado de extinçãozh受威胁物种arمهدد بالانقراض

   Sinônimos: vulnerable

2. Feeling in danger B1 formal

   Feeling that one is in danger or at risk of harm.

   • She felt threatened by the aggressive dog.
   • The witness said he felt threatened during the encounter.
   • They live in a neighborhood where they often feel threatened.

   ruЧувствующий угрозуesSentirse en peligrofrSe sentir menacédeBedrohtptSentindo-se ameaçadozh感到受威胁arمُعرَّض للخطر

   Sinônimos: endangeredexposedinsecureunsafevulnerable

   Antônimos: safesecure

• more threatened comparative form
• most threatened superlative form

A verb used to indicate the act of expressing an intention to inflict harm, pain, or punishment, or to indicate something that is likely to cause danger or harm.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия, выражающего намерение причинить вред, боль или наказание, или указывающий на то, что может вызвать опасность или вред.esVerbo que expresa la intención de causar daño, dolor o castigo a alguien, o que indica que algo puede suponer un peligro o producir un efecto negativo.frVerbe utilisé pour exprimer l'intention de causer un préjudice, une douleur ou une punition, ou pour indiquer qu'une chose peut présenter un danger ou un risque.deVerb, das ausdrückt, dass jemand beabsichtigt, Schaden, Schmerz oder Strafe zuzufügen, oder das anzeigt, dass Gefahr oder Schaden droht.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de manifestar intenção de causar dano, dor ou castigo, ou que algo pode causar perigo ou prejuízo.zh表示意图伤害、惩罚或用言语行为恐吓他人，也可指某事物预示危险或带来威胁。arفعل يدل على التهديد بإيذاء شخص أو إلحاق الضرر به، أو الإنذار بوقوع خطر أو شر، أو الإيذان بحدوث شيء سيئ.

1. Express intention to harm B1 formal

   To state an intention to cause harm, injury, or damage to someone or something.

   • The robber threatened the cashier with a gun.
   • He threatened to call the police if they didn't leave.
   • She threatened legal action against the company.

   ruУгрожатьesAmenazarfrmenacerdeDrohenptAmeaçarzh威胁arالتهديد

   Sinônimos: browbeatbullycowintimidatemenace

2. Be a danger to B1 formal

   To be likely to cause harm or danger to something.

   • Pollution threatens the survival of many species.
   • The storm threatens to destroy the coastal villages.
   • Economic instability threatens the country's growth.

   ruУгрожатьesamenazarfrmenacer (être un danger pour)deBedrohung darstellenptAmeaçarzh威胁arيهدد

   Sinônimos: compromiseendangerhazardimperiljeopardizemenace

   Antônimos: guardprotectsafeguardshield

3. Indicate something unpleasant B2 formal

   To give warning of something unpleasant or undesirable.

   • Dark clouds threatened rain all afternoon.
   • The building threatened to collapse after the earthquake.
   • His tone threatened an argument.

   ruГрозитьesamenazar con algo desagradablefrmenacer (annoncer quelque chose de désagréable)deDrohenptAmeaçarzh预示不祥arينذر

   Sinônimos: augurbetokenforebodeforeshadowmenaceportendpresagesignal

   Antônimos: comfortconsolereassure

• threatened past participle
• threatened past simple
• threatening present participle
• threatens third person singular