As verbs the difference between threatens and threatened
is that
threatens is (
threaten) while
threatened is (
threaten).
As an adjective threatened is
(ecology|of a plant or animal) at risk of becoming endangered in the near future.
threatens English
Verb
(head)
(threaten)
threaten English
Verb
( en verb)
To make a threat against someone; to use threats.
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, passage=No one, however, would have anything to do with him, as Mr. Keeson's orders in those respects were very strict ; he had often threatened any one of his employés with instant dismissal if he found him in company with one of these touts.}}
- He threatened me with a knife.
To menace, or be dangerous.
- The rocks threatened the ship's survival.
To portend, or give a warning of.
- The black clouds threatened heavy rain.
Usage notes
* This is a catenative verb that takes the to infinitive . See
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threatened English
Verb
(head)
(threaten)
Adjective
( en adjective)
(ecology, of a plant or animal) At risk of becoming endangered in the near future.
Feeling insecure or vulnerable.
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