Synonyms of endanger

endanger

verb

in-ˈdān-jər 

as in to threaten

to place in danger

a reckless use of fireworks that endangered the lives of many people

Synonyms & Similar Words

• threaten
• risk
• jeopardize
• imperil
• compromise
• menace
• hazard
• adventure
• gamble (with)
• venture
• peril
• jeopard
• intimidate
• subject
• expose
• wager
• chance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• protect
• guard
• preserve
• shelter
• save
• shield
• resume

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of endanger

Hawksbill turtles are critically endangered, while olive ridley, loggerhead, and leatherback turtles are all classified as vulnerable. — Sophie Neiman, Christian Science Monitor, 17 Aug. 2026

He was arrested Saturday and charged with vehicular homicide, leaving the scene of a crash resulting in death, and endangering an injured victim, police say. — Katie Houlis, CBS News, 16 Aug. 2026

And though some of these accessible murals, primarily located in South and West Side neighborhoods, continue to be periodically restored, other street masterpieces are endangered due to funding pressures, neglect and potential redevelopment. — Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026

Lazy parents are endangering their children’s safety buying such a powerful tool. — Ticked Off, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2026