endanger

verb en·dan·ger \ in-ˈdān-jər , en- \

Definition of endanger

endangered; endangering play \in-ˈdānj-riŋ, -ˈdān-jə-, en-\

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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endangerment

play \in-ˈdān-jər-mənt, en-\ noun

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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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Dontae D. Jefferson was convicted of first-degree murder, endangering the welfare of a child, unlawful use of a weapon and two counts of armed criminal action in the death of Ka’Vyea Curry during a criminal trial held this week.

— glenn e. rice, kansascity, "Jackson County jury convicts man in 2014 fatal shooting that left boy paralyzed," 24 Aug. 2017
The escalating tensions between the Republican president and the Republican Congress endanger delicate negotiations in the coming weeks to overhaul the tax system, keep the government running and avoid a costly default on the country’s debt.

— julie hirschfeld davis, New York Times, "Trump Widens Rift With Congress as Critical Showdowns Loom," 23 Aug. 2017
Endangered veteran: Kyle Fuller Coaches and management have made their doubts about Fuller very clear.

— rich campbell, chicagotribune.com, "Bears training camp superlatives: Happiest camper, oddest twist and more," 15 Aug. 2017
In 1987, McGwire set the rookie record with 49 homers, a number endangered by Judge, whose home run last night was number 36.

— tom verducci, SI.com, "The Yankees-Red Sox Rivalry Is Back, And It Could Soon Dominate Baseball Again," 15 Aug. 2017
That would disrupt core military missions around the world and needlessly endanger our troops.

— alex rees, Cosmopolitan, "Caitlyn Jenner Steps Out in "Make America Great Again" Baseball Cap, Because Of Course She Would," 5 Aug. 2017
In chapter after chapter, the authors illustrate how the inexorable growth of the federal state is restricting our liberties, our economic opportunity and prosperity, and endangering our freedom.

— nr symposium, National Review, "It’s Summer, Time to Catch Up on Your Reading — A Symposium," 31 July 2017
Hyman was charged with assault, endangering the welfare of children, criminal obstruction of breathing and blood circulation, and harassment.

— prince shakur, Teen Vogue, "Pedro Hernandez Was Released from Rikers Island on Bail," 28 July 2017
Such is the outrage across the industry at China's dumping, Trump signed an executive order in April ordering the Department of Commerce to investigate if such imports were harming the industry and endangering national security.

— christopher harress, AL.com, "Is a Russian-backed Canadian steel company costing Alabama jobs?," 26 July 2017

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First Known Use of endanger

1964

endanger Synonyms

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

ENDANGER Defined for English Language Learners

endanger

verb

Definition of endanger for English Language Learners

: to cause (someone or something) to be in a dangerous place or situation

ENDANGER Defined for Kids

endanger

verb en·dan·ger \ in-ˈdān-jər \

Definition of endanger for Students

endangered; endangering

:to expose to possible harm :risk

Law Dictionary

endanger

transitive verb en·dan·ger

legal Definition of endanger

:to bring into danger or peril

intransitive verb

:to create a dangerous situation

charged with driving to endanger

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