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THREATENED Synonyms

There are 6 synonyms of the word threatened. (exact relations)
There are 16 hypernyms of the word threatened. (close relations)
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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

Best Hypernyms For THREATENED

Here is a list of related hypernyms for threatened, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (16)
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