threatened

Definitions

Having a cause or danger of harm, injury, or death directed toward oneself.

Expressing or suggesting a hostile intention or an impending negative outcome.

Of a species, having a population that is vulnerable to becoming endangered.

Examples

The endangered species is threatened by the loss of its natural habitat.

He felt threatened when the stranger began following him down the dark alley.

Synonyms

endangered menaced imperiled vulnerable at risk in jeopardy intimidated

Antonyms

protected safe secure defended guarded unthreatened shielded