endanger

verb

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en·dan·ger | \ in-ˈdān-jər

, en- \

endangered; endangering\ in-ˈdānj-riŋ

, -ˈdān-jə- , en- \

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

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Examples of endanger in a Sentence

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

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