Synonyms

endanger

American

[en-deyn-jeyr] / ɛnˈdeɪn dʒeɪr /

verb (used with object)

to expose to danger; danger; imperil.

It was foolish to endanger your life in that way.

Synonyms:

risk, hazard, jeopardize, threaten

endanger British

/ ɪnˈdeɪndʒə /

verb

(tr) to put in danger or peril; imperil

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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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In 2020, the commission gave the lions temporary endangered species protections as “candidates” for listing.

From Los Angeles Times

The law requires the EPA to regulate pollutants if it determines they can “reasonably be anticipated to endanger public health or welfare.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Or keep her in the dark and endanger his marriage?

From The Wall Street Journal

Defence lawyer Steven Kwan argued that the level of criminal culpability was low, and that the money did not end up supporting activities that endanger national security.

From Barron's

The Sierra Nevada population is considered an endangered species under the federal Endangered Species Act.

From Los Angeles Times

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