endanger
verb (used with object)
to expose to danger; imperil.
has endangered
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present perfectof endanger (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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"In my heart I am crying. This Mrima has endangered species that we are losing," he said.
From Barron's ● Oct. 26, 2025
“There are women right now who are pregnant who—they will die, because pregnancy has endangered their life,” he said.
From Slate ● Nov. 7, 2022
Steur’s suit, which was first reported by the New York Daily News, argues that Glock has endangered public safety by recklessly marketing guns through advertisements and placement in movies and other entertainment.
From Seattle Times ● May 31, 2022
“It has endangered health, stressed the healthcare system, and caused devastating losses in family and business income.”
From Los Angeles Times ● May 7, 2020
One of the second-floor residents said, “Boori Ma has endangered the security of this building. We have valuables. The widow Mrs. Misra lives alone with her phone. What should we do?”
From "Interpreter of Maladies" by Jhumpa Lahiri
