endanger

verb en·dan·ger \ in-ˈdān-jər , en- \

Updated on: 18 May 2018

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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In the early 90s, the leagues had lobbied for this law on grounds that sports betting endangers the integrity of games and invites corrupt persons into the orbit of managers, coaches and players.

— michael mccann, SI.com, "Winners and Losers from the Supreme Court's Ruling on Sports Gambling," 14 May 2018
In seeking permanent injunctions against the clinics, the Justice Department and the Food and Drug Administration accused the clinics of endangering patient safety and failing to meet manufacturing standards for cell therapies.

— andrew joseph, STAT, "FDA seeking to stop procedures at two unregulated stem cell clinics," 9 May 2018
The black woman who tried to cast a single ballot in her own name, though, must be imprisoned to prevent her from endangering democracy any further.

— jay willis, GQ, "Voter Fraud Is a Racist Lie," 30 Mar. 2018
Partin pleaded not guilty Monday to charges of felonious assault and felony child endangering, the AP reported.

— crystal hill, miamiherald, "Toddler was OK when dad left her with babysitter, family says. Now she’s brain dead. | Miami Herald," 12 Mar. 2018
The mother, who remains unidentified, was charged with endangering the welfare of a child.

— paula rogo, Essence.com, "Teen Mom Arrested After Her Infant Was Found Crawling On Road," 12 Mar. 2018
The population is listed as endangered under the Endangered Species Act.

— San Antonio Express-News, "Beluga calf at SeaWorld San Antonio after Alaska rescue," 9 Mar. 2018
There’s no way Newton was going to do anything to endanger his continued participation in that game.

— chris korman, For The Win, "The NFL's revised concussion protocol failed Cam Newton," 7 Jan. 2018
Others, like rhinos, northern goshawks, and all types of bats are banned because they are endangered or threatened species in need of special protection.

— gregory b. hladky, courant.com, "Lots of Creatures Are Prohibited As Pets In Connecticut," 27 Apr. 2018

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First Known Use of endanger

1964

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Definition of endanger for English Language Learners

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

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endanger

verb en·dan·ger \ in-ˈdān-jər \

Definition of endanger for Students

endangered; endangering

: to expose to possible harm : risk

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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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