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threatened

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/ˈθrɛt(ə)nd/ · threat-ened

In a state of being in danger or facing a threat.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

In a state of being in danger or facing a threat.

خطرے میں ہونے کی حالت

خطرے میں

Khatrey mein

Formal: خطرے سے دوچار

Synonyms

endangeredin dangerat riskخطرے میںزیر خطردباؤ میں

Antonyms

safesecureunthreatenedمحفوظمحفوظ حالبے خطر

Common Collocations

  • threatened species
  • threatened environment
  • threatened identity

Example Sentences

The species is threatened due to habitat loss.

یہ نسل رہائش کی کمی کی وجہ سے خطرے میں ہے۔

Yeh nasal rehāesh ki kami ki wajah se khatray mein hai.

He felt threatened by his aggressive colleagues.

اس کو اپنے جارحانہ ساتھیوں کی وجہ سے خطرہ محسوس ہوا۔

Us ko apne jarihana sathiyon ki wajah se khatra mehsoos hua.

Countries often cooperate to protect threatened environments.

ممالک اکثر خطرے میں آجانے والے ماحول کی حفاظت کے لئے تعاون کرتے ہیں۔

Mamalik aksar khatray mein aajanay wale mahol ki hifazat ke liye taawun karte hain.

Easily Confused With

threat:A 'threat' refers to the declaration of intent to cause harm, whereas 'threatened' denotes the state of being in danger.

Word Family

threat
nounخطرہ
threatening
adjectiveخطرناک
threaten
verbخطرہ ڈالنا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a heavy storm threatening your safety.

Imagine dark clouds forming above you, signaling impending danger.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

جو بوؤ گے، وہی کاٹو گے

Jo boogay, wahi kaatogay

As you sow, so shall you reap.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "þreatian" — to threaten or menace

First known use: 12th century

The word 'threatened' is the past participle form of the verb 'to threaten', originating from Old English, and has evolved through Middle English to its current form.