This is the 1048th most frequent Dutch word.
bedreigd
"Bedreigd" means "threatened" in English.
Here 'bedreigd' is used to indicate an external threat or negative impact on the subject, possibly endangering its survival.
De tijger wordt bedreigd door verlies van leefgebied.
The tiger is threatened by loss of habitat.
In this sentence, 'bedreigd' conveys a personal sense of fear or discomfort due to aggressive behavior or communication.
Ik voelde me bedreigd door zijn boze woorden.
I felt threatened by his angry words.
Here 'bedreigd' describes the condition of species that are at risk of extinction, aligning with the environmental context.