endanger

verb en·dan·ger \ in-ˈdān-jər , en- \

|Updated on: 13 Jul 2018

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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 addition to the felony aggravated assault by vehicle charges, Spencer is also charged with two counts of simple assault, recklessly endangering another person, accident involving death/personal injury while not properly licensed.

— christine pelisek, PEOPLE.com, "Pennsylvania Man Allegedly Steals His Mother's Car and Runs Her Over: 'I Think I Killed My Mom!'," 9 July 2018
The facility has struggled with layoffs, staff shortages and, two years ago, a state inspection that determined nursing deficiencies had endangered three patients.

— morgan watkins, The Courier-Journal, "University of Louisville Hospital says it's on mend minus KentuckyOne," 5 July 2018
Pinnock said both species are endangered and face threats, both human-caused, and natural.

— austen erblat, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Lion Country Safari animal caretaker to lecture on horseshoe crab and red knot," 30 June 2018
The winner will face endangered Rep. Mike Coffman, a moderate Republican trying to broker an immigration compromise who has expressed frustration with Trump.

— author: sean sullivan, david weigel, Anchorage Daily News, "Top House Democrat loses in upset; Trump extends his winning streak in GOP primaries," 27 June 2018
During Saturday's World Cup match-up, Swedish midfielder Jimmy Durmaz fouled German forward Timo Werner, giving away a free kick that led to Germany's victory—and endangering Sweden's fate at the Russia games.

— michelle ruiz, Vogue, "The Swedish World Cup Team Has the Right Idea About How to Handle Racism," 25 June 2018
Either option is far better than needlessly endangering lives with risky driving.

— andrea k. mcdaniels, baltimoresun.com, "When is it time to take away the car keys from older parents?," 21 June 2018
While not an out-and-out bomb, Gotti's theatrical run is nevertheless endangered, save for those cinemas in seven locales where the film held its own.

— pamela mcclintock, The Hollywood Reporter, "'Gotti': How John Travolta Tried — and Failed — to Save His Passion Project," 18 June 2018
Sometimes the mount spews hot fire, endangering citizens.

— david grossman, Popular Mechanics, "Hawaii's Erupting Volcano Is Making It Rain Green Gems (Updated)," 14 June 2018

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First Known Use of endanger

1964

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endanger

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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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