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    Amenazada (en. Threatened)

    /ameˈɲaθaða/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Situation in which someone or something is at risk.
    The species is threatened by indiscriminate hunting.
    La especie está amenazada por la caza indiscriminada.
    The act of threatening someone.
    He received a threat that made him fear for his safety.
    Recibió una amenazada que le hizo temer por su seguridad.
    Condition of someone who feels in danger.
    The community is threatened by violence in the area.
    La comunidad se encuentra amenazada por la violencia en la zona.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'amenazar', which comes from the Latin 'minasare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be threatened
    Situation in which someone feels in danger.
    estar amenazado
    to make a threat
    Expressing the intention to cause harm or damage.
    hacer una amenaza
    to feel threatened
    Experiencing the fear of suffering harm or risk.
    sentirse amenazado

    Related Words

    threat
    Act of threatening.
    amenaza
    intimidation
    Action of instilling fear.
    intimidación
    coercion
    Use of force or threats to compel someone.
    coacción

    Slang Meanings

    to be in the crosshairs
    That business is in the crosshairs of the authorities.
    Ese negocio está en la mira de las autoridades.
    to be an easy target
    She is an easy target for mockery.
    Ella es un blanco fácil para las burlas.