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

Dixon is charged with carrying a firearm in a public place or school, a felony, along with misdemeanor counts that include endangering a child and reckless conduct. — Liz Miller, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026

Authorities could prevent Chinese citizens from leaving if their departure violates export control rules in a way that could endanger national industrial or technological security. — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026

The Guardia di Finanza said the crocodile species found in the man’s bag is considered endangered and is protected under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). — Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 13 Sep. 2026

Its closure was first considered years before, but the state utility commission had a process in place to ensure that doing so wouldn’t endanger service. — John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026