threatened
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/ˈθrɛtənd/
(threaten)
imposing danger
Etymology
Etymology Information
'threaten' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'þreatian,' where 'þreat' meant 'crowd or troop.'
Historical Evolution
'þreatian' transformed into the Middle English word 'threten,' and eventually became the modern English word 'threaten.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to press or urge,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to express an intention to harm.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'threaten'.
The storm threatened the coastal town.
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Adjective 1
in danger of becoming extinct or disappearing.
The species is listed as threatened.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35