Threated or threatened

Q: How to pronounce threatened?

The correct pronunciation is ˈθrɛtn

Q: What does threatened mean?

state one's intention to take hostile action against (someone) in retribution for something done or not done

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Threatened

Verb

Definition:

State one's intention to take hostile action against (someone) in retribution for something done or not done

Examples:

How dare you threaten me?
The men threatened staff with a handgun
‘I might sue for damages,’ he threatened

Synonyms:

Menace
Intimidate
Browbeat
Bully

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Is it threated or threatened?

The correct word is threatened

How to pronounce threatened?

What does threatened mean?

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