ENDANGER Synonyms: 24 Similar and Opposite Words

endanger

verb

in-ˈdān-jər

Definition of endanger

as in to threaten

to place in danger a reckless use of fireworks that endangered the lives of many people

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Recent Examples of endanger Lakshmana decides to interrupt the meeting, accepting his own destruction rather than endangering Ayodhya and Rama’s household. — Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026 African elephants are critically endangered due to issues like poaching and the ivory trade. — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 29 Oct. 2026 In a study published today in the journal Current Biology, researchers contend a permanent DST would needlessly endanger countless children around the country during their morning school commutes. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 29 Oct. 2026 Roane originally was charged with causing serious bodily injury when operating a vehicle with a schedule I or II substance, a Level 5 felony, and misdemeanor counts of operating a vehicle while intoxicated endangering a person and reckless driving. — Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for endanger

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The strikes also aimed to limit Tehran’s ability to threaten commercial shipping near the Strait of Hormuz.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
Warren’s appearance was part of a broader progressive push to reinforce el Sayed’s candidacy after Stevens’s defection threatened to deepen divisions among Michigan Democrats at a critical moment in the Senate contest.

— Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of threaten

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The argument is that police, fire and medical services will be cut if there is not sufficient money to pay for these essential public services — jeopardizing lives.

— Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026
But the Christmas Companions program is soon jeopardized as the contractor for the center’s community room suddenly pulls out.

— Rachel LaBonte, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of jeopardize

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Israelis are heading to the polls this week in a high-stakes election that could imperil Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyhu’s grip on power.

— Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2026
As Gruden sees it, the NFL and Goodell are to blame for allegedly engineering a controversy around emails Gruden wrote—a controversy that imperiled his ability to meet the duties of his Raiders employment contract.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 27 Oct. 2026

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