endanger
[en-deyn-jeyr]
- to expose to danger; imperil: It was foolish to endanger your life in that way.
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Origin of endanger
Synonyms
See more synonyms for endanger on Thesaurus.comthreaten, jeopardize, hazard, risk.
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Contemporary Examples
But political parties officials continue to reassure the country that the campaigns will not endanger anyone.
But the Sketchbook Project confines itself to restricting only submissions that might endanger the staff.
The 4th of July is customarily marked by charcoal “cook-outs,” which endanger the community.
P.J. O'Rourke: 27 Sensitive, Caring, Green, and Politically Committed Reasons to Ban July 4thP. J. O’Rourke
July 3, 2014
We are worried that Russia will move out from Crimea and endanger the whole country.
Even some liberal commentators said that the raid was an embarrassment that could endanger Zidan.
Historical Examples
We not only have no right to endanger another's life by a duel, but we have no right to endanger our own.
An Explanation of Luther's Small CatechismJoseph Stump
They were assembled for their own protection, and could not endanger themselves by lending any aid to him.
Barnaby RudgeCharles Dickens
We naturally wish to increase production there, rather than endanger it.
Priestess of the FlameSewell Peaslee Wright
You fear not to endanger your own life to save mine; but all will be useless.
After the death of her husband, she had worked so late as to endanger her eyesight.
His MasterpieceEmile Zola
endanger
- (tr) to put in danger or peril; imperil
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Word Origin and History for endanger
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