as in risk
the state of not being protected from injury, harm, or evil
I didn't think I would be subject to any endangerment if I simply dangled my legs over the rock ledge
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Recent Examples of endangerment
That same week, a 17-year-old was charged with assault, reckless endangerment, and handgun violations after injuring his 14-year-old relative in a shooting.
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Cbs Baltimore Staff, CBS News, 14 June 2026
Now the park’s animals are organized by their degree of endangerment.
—Esther Yi, New Yorker, 14 June 2026
Fans were arrested on charges such as suspicion of assault on a police officer, criminal possession of a weapon (a knife), reckless endangerment, criminal mischief, disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, obstruction of governmental administration, and trademark counterfeiting, the NYPD said.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 12 June 2026
Those arrested were hit with various charges including assault on a police officer, criminal mischief, reckless endangerment, disorderly conduct, resisting arrest and obstructing government administration, officials said.
—Julian Roberts-Grmela, New York Daily News, 12 June 2026
In addition to murder, Brendan was convicted of child endangerment, as the couple's daughter was home during the killings.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
Mendoza is charged with multiple offenses, including possession of narcotics with intent to sell, assault on a police officer, reckless endangerment, and operating an unregistered and uninsured motor vehicle.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 5 June 2026
He was also convicted of a firearms offense and child endangerment.
—Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 5 June 2026
In April 2024, the singer was arrested and charged with three counts of felony reckless endangerment and one misdemeanor count of disorderly conduct for drunkenly throwing a chair off of the rooftop of the six-story Chief's on Broadway bar in Nashville.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 3 June 2026
Cbs Baltimore Staff, CBS News, 14 June 2026
Now the park’s animals are organized by their degree of endangerment.
—Esther Yi, New Yorker, 14 June 2026
Fans were arrested on charges such as suspicion of assault on a police officer, criminal possession of a weapon (a knife), reckless endangerment, criminal mischief, disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, obstruction of governmental administration, and trademark counterfeiting, the NYPD said.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 12 June 2026
Those arrested were hit with various charges including assault on a police officer, criminal mischief, reckless endangerment, disorderly conduct, resisting arrest and obstructing government administration, officials said.
—Julian Roberts-Grmela, New York Daily News, 12 June 2026
In addition to murder, Brendan was convicted of child endangerment, as the couple's daughter was home during the killings.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
Mendoza is charged with multiple offenses, including possession of narcotics with intent to sell, assault on a police officer, reckless endangerment, and operating an unregistered and uninsured motor vehicle.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 5 June 2026
He was also convicted of a firearms offense and child endangerment.
—Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 5 June 2026
In April 2024, the singer was arrested and charged with three counts of felony reckless endangerment and one misdemeanor count of disorderly conduct for drunkenly throwing a chair off of the rooftop of the six-story Chief's on Broadway bar in Nashville.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for endangerment
Noun
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This level of risk is typically seen once every two years.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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This risk decreases as the storm moves away.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
Noun
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By 1986, this legal jeopardy drove all but one vaccine manufacturer out of the market, with that last survivor poised to abandon vaccines in the US as well.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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As the New York Times reports, Gates is seemingly pulling out all the stops to rescue his tarnished brand, a fall from grace that’s putting his $89 billion global health fund, the Gates Foundation, in jeopardy.—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
11 June 2026
Noun
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The practical danger here is one of rhythm in a group which is unlikely to push Spain to their limit until the knockout stages.—
Sam Leveridge,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Her home suffered roof damage, but destruction just down the street shows how close more severe danger was.—
Victor Jacobo,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
Noun
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Most cases are due to low dietary intake or trouble absorbing B12.—
Peter Pressman,
Verywell Health,
9 Dec. 2025
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Back in Allentown, in 1993, Sally faced trouble again after allegedly assaulting a bouncer at a local bar, per Killer Sally.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
9 Dec. 2025
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“Endangerment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endangerment. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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