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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

threatened

/θrɛˈθɛndəd/ verb, adjective · British & US
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What does threatened mean?

verb, adjective

To be in danger of being harmed or destroyed, or to be likely to cause harm or damage. (Of a species) likely to become extinct.

Example

"The endangered species was threatened by habitat loss and pollution."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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