Threatened

10 lettersverbcommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

Past tense of threaten; to have stated an intention to harm or punish, or to indicate potential danger or harm.

“The storm threatened to disrupt travel plans across the region.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈθrɛt.n̩d/

Syllables

threat·ened

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Synonyms

endangeredmenacedintimidatedwarned

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Contains multiple vowels E, A with double E and letters T, H, R, N, D

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Scrabble

Worth 14 points; the H provides value, -ED ending is flexible

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