endanger
Americanverb (used with object)
verb
Other Word Forms
- endangerment noun
Etymology
Origin of endanger
late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; en- 1, danger
Example Sentences
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Danny Chambers, who represents Winchester, said sewage had been "pouring" into the River Itchen, potentially affecting the endangered fish currently laying eggs in the chalk stream.
From BBC
Their testimony and text messages show that their initial concern was whether the fire was on parkland and whether firefighting efforts and equipment would harm federally endangered plants and artifacts.
From Los Angeles Times
When researchers compared the genomes of these ancient animals with modern breeds, they found the closest genetic match was the critically endangered Old Irish Goat still surviving today.
From Science Daily
Current AI health tools frequently produce hallucinations, confabulations, and baseless warnings that can endanger patients and their medical decisions.
From Los Angeles Times
No more interfering with or endangering law enforcement carrying out reasonable activities.
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