Threatened - definition, pronunciation, transcription

*
Amer.  |ˈθretənd|  American pronunciation of the word threatened
Brit.  |ˈθretənd|  British pronunciation of the word threatened
- this word is a past tense form of the verb to threaten
- this word is a past participle form of the verb to threaten

adjective

- (of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
the spotted owl is a threatened species, not yet an endangered one

Extra examples

He threatened to punch me in the mouth.

Workers threatened to take strike action.

The mugger threatened him with a gun.

She threatened to quit if they didn't give her a raise, but no one believed her.

He pulled a knife on me and threatened to stab me with it.

They threatened to expose him.

Some drunk got mad and threatened to belt me.

They threatened him with bodily harm.

People injured in accidents caused by the defective tire have threatened to sue.

They've threatened to sue the company.

He has threatened to imprison his political opponents.

...she threatened to geld the wolf if he didn't stop making passes at her...

...the judge threatened to charge the contumacious witness with contempt of court...

Our landlord threatened to disconnect our electricity.

She threatened to disinherit her son and leave him penniless.

Current translation version is made automatically. You can suggest your own version. Changes will take effect after the administrator approves them.
Original text in English:
Our translation to English:
Community translations to English:
    This feature is allowed to authorized users only.
    Please, register on our website at registration page. After registration you can log in and use that feature.
    Registration   Login   Home  
    ×