endanger

verb

en·​dan·​ger in-ˈdān-jər 

en-

endangered; endangering in-ˈdān-jə-riŋ 

-ˈdānj-riŋ, 

en-

transitive verb

: to bring into danger or peril

recklessly endangering innocent lives

intransitive verb

: to create a dangerous situation

driving to endanger

endangerment

in-ˈdān-jər-mənt 

en-

noun

Synonyms of endanger

• threaten
• risk
• jeopardize
• imperil

Examples of endanger in a Sentence

Parents feared that the dog could endanger their children.

The severe drought has endangered crops throughout the area.

Recent Examples on the Web

The zoo called Nangka's birth a major achievement for the genetic diversity and conservation of the species, which is critically endangered. — Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 30 June 2026

Court records show Pawnell faces charges including second-degree murder and endangering the welfare of a child. — Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 30 June 2026

Along the way, visit the Turtle Hospital, which helps endangered sea turtles. — Jaclyn Greenberg, Parents, 29 June 2026

Police have asked for help finding a Kansas City man who went missing Sunday and is considered endangered. — Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 29 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1964, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Rhymes for endanger

• arranger
• exchanger
• changer
• danger
• manger
• ranger
• stranger

Kids Definition

endanger

verb

en·​dan·​ger in-ˈdān-jər 

endangered; endangering -ˈdānj-(ə-)riŋ 

: to bring into danger or peril

endangerment

-mənt 

noun

Legal Definition

endanger

transitive verb

en·​dan·​ger

: to bring into danger or peril

intransitive verb

: to create a dangerous situation

charged with driving to endanger