Meaning of threatened in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    threatened

    Definitions

    1. (of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered

    Examples

    • « the spotted owl is a threatened species, not yet an endangered one »

    Synonyms

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