B1
threatened vs threatening
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| threatenedadjective/ˈθret.ənd/ | Meaning feeling in danger, or likely to be harmed or lost | Goes with — | Example The tiger is a threatened species because its forests are disappearing. |
| threateningadjective/ˈθret.ən.ɪŋ/ | Meaning making you feel that someone may hurt you or that something bad may happen | Goes with threatening behavior | Example She received threatening messages after she posted the video online. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
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