endanger
verb (used with object)
to expose to danger; imperil.
endangering
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present participleof endanger.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Compounding the problem: Drought, heat waves and an unusually strong El Niño weather pattern are also endangering harvests around the world.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026
Without collecting race and ethnicity data in the census, these estimates could not be produced, needlessly wasting resources and endangering lives.
From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026
As “laboratories of democracy,” the 50 states can each implement novel economic and social policies without endangering the entire country if they fail.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
But beyond their usability, the handles have been blamed for endangering the lives of drivers and passengers.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
I think I know a way to rescue the kids without endangering myself.
From "The Strangers" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
