threatened adjective.
['Ɵrɛt(ǝ)nd] M16.[from THREATEN + -ED1.]That is or has been threatened;
spec. (of a plant or animal) in danger of becoming rare or extinct.
Birds Magazine The world's rare, endangered and threatened birds. ■ N. Bawden I had always felt threatened when people..did not agree with me. [TahlilGaran] English Dictionary ▲