Bedrohen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Bedrohen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to threaten", "to intimidate" or "to endanger".

Essential properties of "bedrohen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: bedrohen
Simple past: bedrohte
Participle: bedroht

regulartransitive

Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "bedrohen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To threaten, intimidate, or endanger"

Definition: "To threaten, intimidate, or endanger someone or something."
Translation(s): to threaten, to intimidate, to endanger
Synonym(s): drohen, gefährden, einschüchtern
Antonym(s): beschützen, sichern
Related word(s): Bedrohung, Drohung, Gefahr

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Mann bedrohte die Bankangestellten mit einer Waffe.The man threatened the bank employees with a weapon.
Klimawandel bedroht viele Tierarten mit dem Aussterben.Climate change threatens many animal species with extinction.
Die Regierung fühlte sich durch die Proteste bedroht.The government felt threatened by the protests.

2.) "To put something's existence or well-being at risk"

Definition: "To put the existence or well-being of something at risk or in danger."
Translation(s): to jeopardize, to imperil, to endanger, to threaten
Synonym(s): gefärden, in Gefahr bringen
Antonym(s): schützen, bewahren
Related word(s): Gefährdung, Risiko

📝 Some usage examples:

Die Verschmutzung bedroht die Zukunft unseres Planeten.Pollution threatens the future of our planet.
Korruption bedroht die Stabilität des politischen Systems.Corruption threatens the stability of the political system.
Der Sturm bedrohte die Sicherheit der Küstenbewohner.The storm threatened the safety of the coastal residents.

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