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 Sumatran tiger, classified as critically endangered by the United Nations and conservation groups, is found only on the Indonesian island of Sumatra, which is slightly larger than Sweden. — ABC News, 8 Sep. 2026

Papadopoulos relies on this faltering system that is now endangered. — Jayme Fraser, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026

Trump’s threat to cut off foreign trade could endanger growth, further hurting his ratings. — Josh Boak, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2026

Thankfully, the act is not nearly as endangered as it was once reported to be, with chains like AMC boasting booming attendance numbers. — Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Sep. 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