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Grade 5

Definition

verb. 1 present a danger to; 2 to be a menacing indication of something;
adjective. likely in the near future to become endangered

Example Sentence

One owl threatened by the loss of habitat is the Burrowing Owl.

Synonyms

endanger; distress; trouble

Antonyms

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Rhymes

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