endangered

endangered

adj

Definition of ENDANGERED

: being or relating to an endangered species <an endangered bird> <put on the endangered list>

Examples of ENDANGERED

1. <a daring attempt to rescue the endangered passengers from the burning boat>

First Known Use of ENDANGERED

1964

Related to ENDANGERED

Synonyms: liable, exposed, open, sensitive, subject (to), susceptible, vulnerable

Antonyms: insusceptible, invulnerable, unexposed, unsusceptible

Related Words: likely, prone; uncovered, undefended, unguarded, unprotected, unscreened, unsecured

Near Antonyms: covered, guarded, protected, safeguarded, screened, secured, sheltered, shielded, warded

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