THREATENED Synonyms
There are 6 synonyms of the word
threatened.
(exact relations)
There are 16 hypernyms of the word threatened. (close relations)
There are 16 hypernyms of the word threatened. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for THREATENED
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endanger | verbv | |||||||
verb • pose a threat to; present a danger to • put in a dangerous, disadvantageous, or difficult position | ||||||||
imperil | verbv | |||||||
verb • pose a threat to; present a danger to | ||||||||
jeopardise | verbv | |||||||
verb • pose a threat to; present a danger to | ||||||||
jeopardize | verbv | |||||||
verb • pose a threat to; present a danger to • put at risk | ||||||||
menace | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • something that is a source of danger • a threat or the act of threatening verb • pose a threat to; present a danger to • express a threat either by an utterance or a gesture • act in a threatening manner | ||||||||
peril | nounn | |||||||
noun • a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune • a state of danger involving risk • a venture undertaken without regard to possible loss or injury verb • pose a threat to; present a danger to • put in a dangerous, disadvantageous, or difficult position |