endanger

en·dan·ger

verb \in-ˈdān-jər, en-\

en·dan·gereden·dan·ger·ing\-ˈdānj-riŋ, -ˈdān-jə-\

Definition of ENDANGER

transitive verb

: to bring into danger or peril <recklessly endangering innocent lives>

intransitive verb

: to create a dangerous situation <driving to endanger>

— en·dan·ger·ment \-ˈdān-jər-mənt\ noun

Examples of ENDANGER

1. Parents feared that the dog could endanger their children.
2. The severe drought has endangered crops throughout the area.

First Known Use of ENDANGER

1964

Related to ENDANGER

Synonyms: adventure, compromise, gamble (with), hazard, imperil, jeopard, jeopardize, menace, peril, risk, venture

Related Words: intimidate, threaten; expose; subject; chance, wager

Near Antonyms: guard, protect, shelter, shield; preserve, resume, save

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Rhymes with ENDANGER

arranger, bushranger, estranger, exchanger, lone ranger, shortchanger