threatened
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
used to describe a type of animal or plant that is at risk of becoming endangered.
denoting a species likely to become endangered in the near future throughout all or a significant portion of its range.
Simple“The local sea turtles are now a threatened species because of ocean pollution.”
In context“Conservationists argue that without immediate habitat restoration, several threatened bird species will transition to the endangered list within a decade.”
UsageOften used in the phrase 'threatened species'.
Synonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
feeling that someone or something might hurt you or take away what you have.
experiencing a sense of insecurity, vulnerability, or impending harm.
Simple“He felt threatened when the new employee started taking over his projects.”
In context“The established firm felt threatened by the aggressive pricing strategies of the new startup entering the market.”
Synonyms
Usage threatened to bomb · threatened a year-old · threatened by habitat