endanger

verb

in-ˈdān-jər How to pronounce endanger (audio)
Definition of endangernext
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 The birds, while considered endangered, are considered a success story after nearly being wiped out in the mid-20th century. — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026 Okon was charged with assault, endangering the welfare of a child and reckless endangerment. — Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 18 July 2026 Five languages will be heard on screen – Mussau, Emira, Agarabi, Tok Pisin, and English – among them several classified as endangered. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 July 2026 This video explores recovery efforts for the white abalone, the first marine invertebrate ever listed as endangered, highlighting breeding, research and restoration programs aimed at rebuilding wild populations along the California coast. — Denis Akbari, USA Today, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for endanger
Recent Examples of Synonyms for endanger
  1. threaten
  2. risk
  3. jeopardize
  4. imperil
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  • The tariffs – whether threatened or implemented – sent shockwaves through the global economy, tested relationships with longstanding allies and pushed a handful of countries to strike trade deals with Washington to limit the damage.
    — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
  • If the sky becomes threatening and thunder can be heard, find a safe place to shelter.
    — CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
Definition of threaten
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  • But when a mysterious stranger begins blackmailing Neve, she is forced to compromise every legal, moral, and ethical obligation to gain an acquittal — or else risk her dark secrets being exposed.
    — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 15 July 2026
  • Asia’s governments are actively de-risking from the USD, with central banks aggressively expanding their gold reserves.
    — Angelica Ang, Fortune, 15 July 2026
Definition of risk
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  • Venture capital deal-making in the Middle East has collapsed to a five-year low amid the Iran war, jeopardizing the growth of startups that are an engine for jobs, innovation, and non-oil revenue.
    — Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 13 July 2026
  • Shortly afterward, airline representatives informed her that transporting Venezuela’s most prominent opposition figure could jeopardize the carrier’s ability to continue operating flights into Venezuela during the ongoing humanitarian emergency.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026
Definition of jeopardize
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  • The animal is imperiled, down roughly 90 percent since the 1970s, and deserves real protection.
    — Shannon Welch, Oc Register, 12 July 2026
  • The company’s stock closed under $150 yesterday, its first day in the Nasdaq 100, for the first time since its June 12 IPO, possibly imperiling Elon Musk’s title as the world’s first trillionaire.
    — Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 8 July 2026
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