endanger

Verb

Meaning

To put to hazard; to bring into danger or peril; to expose to loss or injury; as, to endanger life or peace.

To incur the hazard of; to risk.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

queer expose threaten menace peril jeopardize scupper jeopardise imperil risk chance threatened danger bet compromise
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Antonyms

hermitage garrison guard harbour cloister support
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Hypernyms

exist impact affect touch be bear on

Hyponyms

compromise

Phrases with the word

endanger the health endanger by

Derivatives

endangered endangering

Examples

The pollution is endangering the crops Source: Internet

Adams 2002 pp. 230–231 He went to great lengths to support non-conforming preachers, while warning them against too radical positions which, he argued, would only endanger what reforms had been hitherto achieved. Source: Internet

According to the law, if pedestrians are nearby then scooters must be driven at a speed that does not endanger them. Source: Internet

A good rug can help divide a space and add character to a room, especially for renters who daren’t makeover their walls and endanger their deposit. Source: Internet

American factories grew at a slower pace last month and there are concerns that surging coronavirus infections will endanger an economic recovery. Source: Internet

Detective Inspector Richard O’Toole said: "Thankfully no one has been seriously injured, however any fire started deliberately can easily endanger lives. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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